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Hello, Are there any standout review books for the CCRN exam? I read the Laura Gasparis video series is good. Thank you in advance, ANA

I did NICU for a year before getting and adult ICU job. I stressed that I worked with the most vulnerable patients whose every body system was impaired, from their brains down to their GI system and everything in-between and where we measure accuracy to the milligram and kilogram. I actually brought up the concern before the interviewer did. However, if you got the interview, I wouldn't think it'd be a huge problem. I feel once you get the interview, it is more of a personality thing. I've gotten the job for every interview I've been on, even when I was late to an ER interview at a level one trauma ER. The big key is to totally be yourself and not be nervous. Somehow, I'm never nervous during my interviews. I only have a year of experience so honestly, they can't be hiring me for any reason other than that I'm myself during the interviews. That's the key.

I did adult ICU for a very short time and then NICU. Honestly, it isn't too drastically different. The biggest different is that when adults crash they don't bounce back as easily. Babies crash often but they usually bounce back. Our poop is a lot smaller and we don't have call bells. When I'm busy, I'm super busy, but I rarely have days when I don't have lunch and breakfast breaks.

I think the general rule of thumb is to wait a year. However, you can go talk to the NICU manager and let him or her know that you want to transfer to their unit as soon as you have fulfilled your commitment to your current unit.

thank you all for answering my question!

I am a recent grad with almost a year of experience in the NICU. I have decided to go back to school and get my FNP. I think working in the NICU may not be the best place as my FNP patients are not likely to be critical premies. So, should I look into an ICU, ER or med surg job? I want the job that will best prepare me to be the most well-rounded FNP who could then work anywhere. Thank you! ANA

Hello, I'm a new grad with 6 months experience in a level 3 NICU. I love my job but I do not want to be a NNP. I want to be a FNP. Should I consider finding another job while I attent grad school to better prepare me for the FNP role? I'm worried that my experience with neonates isn't going to help me when my FNP patient will probably be adults and geri patients. I know nurses from all areas have gone on to be great FNPs but I'm thinking about what will make the most sense. Thank you!!!!! ANA

Hello, I am a new grad starting in a level 3 NICU. I would like to purchase at least one good textbook as a reference guide. Thank you, ANA

This is extremely kind of you. Thank you.

Get the HESI review book. That's all I used. Only a small portion is over OB and Pedi so focus on the rest. There were a lot of delegation questions. A friend of mine got a book over delegating and she said that helped a lot. I will say, if you pass the HESI exit with an A, you won't need to do anything before you take your NCLEX.

Get the HESI review book. That's all I used. Only a small portion is over OB and Pedi so focus on the rest. There were a lot of delegation questions. A friend of mine got a book over delegating and she said that helped a lot. I will say, if you pass the HESI exit with an A, you won't need to do anything before you take your NCLEX.