Nursing research--NICU!

by t2000JC
Jan 28, '02   Views: 2,845   Comments: 2

  1. HI!
    I am a BSN. I have one year experience in Mother/Baby, SCN and am in the midst of orientation for NICU. I love nursing, but the general stress is making me look for options. Research really appeals to me. I would love to continue to work with neonates and peds in research, whether clinically (preferred) or in pharm. I plan on staying in NICU for at least one year. My questions are:

    1. Where do I start? I live in Northern NJ.
    2. Are NICU research positions available?
    3. How is the job generally. What do you do daily, salary, benefits?
    4. WIll I have enough experience?
    ANY INFO would be appreciated. Thank you so much. T.
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  3. by Q.
    Sep 22, '02
    Hi there-
    I recently accepted a research position that is not necessarily NICU related but may be what you are interested in.
    I am working for a neonatologist who has been funded by the NIH to look at the incidences of and correlational factors of birth defects. I follow the patients through pregnancy and delivery, and then visit the infants while in the hospital and obtain a heel stick. My background is a BSN and 5 years of L&D, Mother/Baby and SCN. I didn't have any prior research experience.

    If you are looking to try to get into research into a specific area, I can only offer you (since I've only been in research for a veeeeryyy short time) to check into the medical colleges in your area; that's how I stumbled upon this particular study. If you are willing to relocate, the college I am employed at has numerous studies going on:

    www.mcw.edu

    Surf the site and you might find something appealing.

    Sorry it took so long to reply to you.
    Good luck.
  4. by t2000JC
    Oct 1, '02
    Hi, Thanks for replying! I would love for you to share what you do on a daily basis! t.

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