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Specializes in Pediatric Psychiatry, Home Health VNA.

I recently registered for STABLE and cardiac STABLE. I'm not a NICU nurse but I REALLY want to be one so I thought taking these classes would help my resume stand out a little bit. I also thought there may be some slight potential to network with NICU nurses during the course. I was wondering if I'm going to be completely lost during this course since I'm not coming from a NICU background (or any background actually as I just obtained my RN license in early July)? I'm picking up the books on Saturday and plan to review a few times, but am I at great risk to not pass the certification? I was also wondering if NRP is covered in STABLE does the class cover solely from post-resuscitation? I've been looking for an individual NRP class in Massachusetts but haven't been able to find one.

Also, please keep me in your prayers if possible. There's a very small chance I might be able to get into a NICU out here, which would be amazing since the glut is phenomenal out here. I want this so much and I'm willing to work hard for it.

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Specializes in PICU/NICU.

Stable is a great class to take ---- especially if you are not a NICU nurse. IMO, it is great for level I and II nursery nurses, L&D, and ER nurses- I used to do transports and you could really tell which nsys/ERs required STABLE! STABLE teaches pretty much pre transport care-- how to care for that baby until they reach a NICU- importance of ABC's, Blood sugar- how to correct it appropriately, lab values(pay attention to ANC), how to warm them correctly- and keep them warm(there is nothing worse than picking up a popcicle baby!)! ect!

NRP is strictly care in the delivery room and recuscitation- not covered in STABLE. You will need to get this seperately.

The class itself is pretty laid back over all, just read the material- it is nothing complicated or tricky--- just great information. I hope you enjoy it!

And good luck on the job search!!

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Specializes in NICU, adult med-tele.

You won't be lost. You have the basic assesment and physiology down, they will teach you to apply it to neonates.

And good luck!

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Specializes in Cardiac Nursing.
Stable is a great class to take ---- especially if you are not a NICU nurse. IMO, it is great for level I and II nursery nurses, L&D, and ER nurses- I used to do transports and you could really tell which nsys/ERs required STABLE! STABLE teaches pretty much pre transport care-- how to care for that baby until they reach a NICU- importance of ABC's, Blood sugar- how to correct it appropriately, lab values(pay attention to ANC), how to warm them correctly- and keep them warm(there is nothing worse than picking up a popcicle baby!)! ect!

NRP is strictly care in the delivery room and recuscitation- not covered in STABLE. You will need to get this seperately.

The class itself is pretty laid back over all, just read the material- it is nothing complicated or tricky--- just great information. I hope you enjoy it!

And good luck on the job search!!

WOW, I was just going to ask what STABLE was on this forum. Thanks for asking this question Octoberbride.

I start orientation next week for NICU and the OB educator called and said I will be taking STABLE when the next class opens, but I forgot to ask her what the class was lol.

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Specializes in Cardiac Nursing.
You won't be lost. You have the basic assesment and physiology down, they will teach you to apply it to neonates.

And good luck!

I was wondering itf there was a class on neonatal assessment, now I know what its called.

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Specializes in NICU.

An earlier poster mentioned that STABLE is good for Level I, Level II, ER, OB nurses, etc. but I think it's good for any nurse new to caring for newborns. It gives a good overview of the important things to think of, and these things all apply to nurses in Level III areas too. Much of stable actually covers Level II type of interventions, so experienced Level II nurses may not find a lot of new material. But if you're looking for applicable CEUs... :) I recommend it!

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I recently registered for STABLE and cardiac STABLE. I'm not a NICU nurse but I REALLY want to be one so I thought taking these classes would help my resume stand out a little bit. I also thought there may be some slight potential to network with NICU nurses during the course. I was wondering if I'm going to be completely lost during this course since I'm not coming from a NICU background (or any background actually as I just obtained my RN license in early July)? I'm picking up the books on Saturday and plan to review a few times, but am I at great risk to not pass the certification? I was also wondering if NRP is covered in STABLE does the class cover solely from post-resuscitation? I've been looking for an individual NRP class in Massachusetts but haven't been able to find one.

Also, please keep me in your prayers if possible. There's a very small chance I might be able to get into a NICU out here, which would be amazing since the glut is phenomenal out here. I want this so much and I'm willing to work hard for it.

I thought STABLE I was Very basic and found Stable II more interesting...you might be alittle confused esp. in the second course. But Good For YOU!!! Such drive means you'll be a wonderful NICU nurse!!

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, PACU.

It isn't the same as NRP, like someone else said, you may find the second part confusing haven't been a nicu nurse, but anyone could benefit from the first part.

You said you aren't a NICU nurse yet, what do you do now? Also, I might take into consideration that where you apply may require to take the class during orientation and they will pay for it. We had one gal come in and she had to repeat the class, not that in itself is bad, but she said she wished she would have saved her money for something else like a good Merstein and Gardner book. Just food for thought.

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Specializes in Pediatric Psychiatry, Home Health VNA.

Hi Nicu...I'm not doing anything right now. Trying to break into the field and thought taking these classes would help.

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Specializes in NICU, adult med-tele.

Is STABLE II the cardiac module? Or is there another class?

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