Suggestions for New NICU RN

[New2NICU]

Hi, my name is Cathy and I will be starting my final semster of an ADN program on Aug. 18th. I live near Louisville KY, and I have already set up a position with the NICU at one of the hospitals in Louisville. I never thought I wanted to do NICU, until I shadowed a nurse there, and fell in love with the whole package!! I am really looking forward to it, but it is VERY intimidating. I am looking for any advice from experienced NICU nurses about how to handle day to day experiences I will see. Thanks!!!:)

[PURDUENICU]

I am so happy i found this site. I joined today and reading everyone's comments and stories reminds me of why i went into nursing. I am a new nurse. I graduated in may of 2003. I worked pediatrics for 6 months and now I have been in NICU for 3 and 1/2 months I LOVE IT.!! I have found out why God put me here. I love taking care of my babies! I love explaining and teaching parents and families. I love working with my co-workers and sharing stories and ideas. Thank you for all the great advice. I am still learning a lot! Everyday i work I want to learn more and more. I only received 6 weeks training in a level 2 which was ok. I am doing level 2 by myself now and I am starting to learn level 3 now. I really want to be good at level 3 and learn all i can. I would love to take the course about neonatal education that a user earlier refered to. Any more information on continuing education would be great.

Tracey:p