NicuRN628

NicuRN628

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  1. NICU with no experience

    NicuRN628 replied to iHeartPeds4ever's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I work in Cleveland, Ohio. I will pm you

  2. NICU with no experience

    NicuRN628 replied to iHeartPeds4ever's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    No I did not have any prior NICU experience

  3. NICU with no experience

    NicuRN628 replied to iHeartPeds4ever's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Don't be afraid to contact hospitals and ask if they don't specify if new grads are welcome or not. I am a new grad and am now 7 weeks into my NICU orientation at a level III NICU at a large teaching...

  4. Best time to become NNP

    NicuRN628 replied to NicuRN628's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you so much for all of the advice, it is truly appreciated! I definitely feel more comfortable applying for the Fall 2015 class after reading your posts. I will gain as much knowledge and...

  5. I just accepted my dream position

    NicuRN628 replied to NicuRN628's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I absolutely LOVE the NICU! I went to nursing school because I wanted to work in the NICU. I am having a great experience so far. At times I get very stressed because I feel that I can't keep up...

  6. I just accepted my dream position

    NicuRN628 replied to NicuRN628's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I just finished my third week on the unit and I feel like I have learned more in these three weeks than I learned in all of my university clinical experiences combined. With that said, I still barely...

  7. NICU RN as a new grad

    NicuRN628 replied to iHeartPeds4ever's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I highly recommend Merenstein & Garner's Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care. I have that as well as Core Curriculum for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing which my hospital provided to me, but I...

  8. I just accepted my dream position

    NicuRN628 replied to NicuRN628's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congratulations! When will you be

  9. NICU RN as a new grad

    NicuRN628 replied to iHeartPeds4ever's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am a new BSN grad and I got hired into a level III NICU. I have been here for four weeks now. It is not impossible to get a NICU or peds job directly out of school, but it is very competitive. I...

  10. codes in the ER?

    NicuRN628 replied to aroRNBrooke's topic in Emergency

    For infants they call a code pink at our hospital and NICU staff

  11. How can I prepare for NICU while in nursing school?

    NicuRN628 replied to frequentFLyER's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    If most of the hospitals are magnet status and want BSN prepared nurses you could also consider going straight back to get your BSN. If you have on your application you have been accepted to a BSN...

  12. How can I prepare for NICU while in nursing school?

    NicuRN628 replied to frequentFLyER's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am a new BSN grad (I graduated in August) and started working in a level III NICU last month. It is not impossible to get NICU right out of school! I cannot speak much regarding ASN vs. BSN and...

  13. Experienced ER RN looking for NICU

    NicuRN628 replied to marysmom1216's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I just started working in a NICU and was a new grad, so I do not have a lot of experience to speak from. What I would try and do it start volunteering in a NICU as a cuddler or to ask to shadow in a...

  14. NICU Job Application Advice for CA

    NicuRN628 replied to NICUNurseReady's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Congratulations on graduating and good luck with your upcoming NCLEX! I am also a new graduate and have just started in a level III NICU. This was my first choice unit and I am so excited to have...

  15. List of level IV NICU's

    NicuRN628 replied to guest769224's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you so much for

  16. List of level IV NICU's

    NicuRN628 replied to guest769224's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am confused about the level 3 vs. level 4 NICU classifications. Can somebody please explain the differences to me? The NICU I just started working at is a level 3 NICU. Neonates that need it get...

  17. New grad - NICU interview help

    NicuRN628 replied to sdfern11's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I don't feel it's normal to get hired on the spot, so don't let that get you down! It took much longer than that for me to get my NICU offer BUT it was completely worth the wait! I am so excited to...

  18. New grad - NICU interview help

    NicuRN628 replied to sdfern11's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Good luck on your interview tomorrow!!

  19. New grad - NICU interview help

    NicuRN628 replied to sdfern11's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I forgot to say congratulations on your interview! And good

  20. New grad - NICU interview help

    NicuRN628 replied to sdfern11's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I had a NICU interview in November and accepted the position in December! A lot of the questions I was asked were behavioral questions. I was also asked where I see myself in 1 year, 5 years, and 10...

  21. Any advice for a prospective NICU nurse?

    NicuRN628 replied to Ttillrn's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Did you accept a job at the Cleveland Clinic? I am curious if you got a NICU

  22. NICU Preceptor

    NicuRN628 replied to GaNicuRN14's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    That is awesome that you can do your practicum in the NICU! It had always been my goal to work in a NICU, but my school did not allow us to pick our practicum area. I got hired as a new graduate jnto...

  23. best pathway to NICU?

    NicuRN628 replied to chanie911's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I am a new graduate and was into a level 3 NICU. Apply to as many NICU positions as possible if that is where you want to be. The more you apply to the more opportunity you have to land an interview...

  24. NRP, PALS, or STABLE to help my resume?

    NicuRN628 replied to cat1235's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    I recently got hired into a level III NICU as a new grad. I did not take any of these classes although I did consider it to help me stand out. I talked to a couple of nurses and they recommended...

  25. I just accepted my dream position

    NicuRN628 replied to NicuRN628's topic in NICU, Neonatal

    Thank you for all of the kind words :) I have ordered Merenstein & Gardner's Handbook of Neonatal Intensive Care to use as a resource as recommended on other threads. I am also looking into the...