2012rnnewbie replied to yoga-rn's topic in NICU, Neonatal
Not to be a downer, but hopping to a new unit will not necessarily make you happy. I LOVE the NICU, not always the people I work with, but I truly love the NICU. That being said nursing of all kinds...
2012rnnewbie replied to OlivetheRN's topic in NICU, Neonatal
I have been a med-surg nurse for almost two years while also working part-time in a busy ER. I will be transitioning to a full time NICU position in Dec and will try to update you on what the...
2012rnnewbie replied to HyperSaurus, RN's topic in NICU, Neonatal
As I will soon be starting my orientation I know that our program is 6-8 months if the RN is new to service and varies as you deem yourself comfortable. I am surprised your orientation is so short...
2012rnnewbie replied to rnblack4's topic in NICU, Neonatal
WOW jppeters84, thank you for all of that information. As stated previously I will be starting new to service in the NICU(I have gyn/gi surgical and ER background). I have been scrolling this forum...
2012rnnewbie replied to kerussll's topic in NICU, Neonatal
Yeah there are similar offerings at my hospital that's why I was confused on why the original poster was looking to obtain another degree without reaching the full potential of their current
2012rnnewbie replied to rnblack4's topic in NICU, Neonatal
It's so interesting reading your post...I have been an RN for a year and a half, but always wanted to be in the NICU. When I graduated the opportunity just wasn't there and as of recent I applied and...