By Topic: Neonatal Critical Care

Browse advice, tips, and support from real neonatal critical care RNs. Get help with questions about becoming a neonatal ICU nurse, or navigating day to day work life.

Neonatal Critical Care

What is the best way to transition from med/surge telemetry to NICU? I really want to have a new specialty!

Last answered 1 day ago 20 answers

Neonatal Critical Care

Do I stand a chance applying to level 3 NICUs with only 6 months - 1 year of level 2 NICU experience?

Last answered 7 days ago 2 answers

Neonatal Critical Care

I’m finding it pretty hard to get a job right out of nursing school. I’m interested in become a NICU nurse. Any tips on how to get there?

Last answered 9 days ago 3 answers

Neonatal Critical Care

How can one become a labor and delivery nurse without any experience. It’s pretty hard when most hospitals want nurses with experience in the field. What are some alternatives jobs, other than med surg, to get into labor & Delivery?

Last answered 10 days ago 1 answer

Neonatal Critical Care

How hard is it to get a job as a NICU nurse? What are your tips for someone with less than a year of experience?

Last answered 10 days ago 4 answers

Neonatal Critical Care

Did anyone go straight into the NICU right out of nursing school? I’m really leaning towards that but trying to be open minded.

Last answered 11 days ago 4 answers

Neonatal Critical Care

I graduate nursing school in December and have been offered a job in Mother/Baby. Even though I like MBU, my dream specialty is the NICU. Should I take the MBU job then transfer to the NICU or try to find my dream job?

Last answered 15 days ago 5 answers

Neonatal Critical Care

What is a good amount of time to orient when transferring to nicu? I’m a new grad in mother baby and have the opportunity to transfer to a level lll nicu in a few months. I will only have about 6 months exp at that time, and orientation is 6 weeks.

Last answered 15 days ago 5 answers

Neonatal Critical Care

Any advice on finding a mother baby job as a (almost) new grad RN? I am really not interested in working med surg and want to get right into maternity, but having trouble finding a job in my area :(

Last answered 15 days ago 1 answer

Neonatal Critical Care

I’m an NP that went back to bedside—do I still keep my NP work in my resume? If I don’t there’s going to be a huge 10-yr gap on my resume, but I feel like leaving it on there is confusing to hiring managers and recruiters.

Last answered 23 days ago 1 answer

Neonatal Critical Care

Tips for getting into a new specialty? I want to move from adult health to NICU

Last answered 26 days ago 3 answers

Neonatal Critical Care

NICU RN for > 10 years here. Currently experiencing extreme burnout and feelings of, "is this really what the rest of my career looks like?". What can I do with my niche experience outside of the hospital that I won't regret leaving babies for?

Last answered about 1 month ago 1 answer

Neonatal Critical Care

If I want to become a neonatal nurse, would I have to work with adults first to gain experience or can jump right to NICU?

Last answered about 1 month ago 40 answers

Neonatal Critical Care

Left my first RN position in the NICU after 4 months. Haven’t had an RN job in 7 mon. I’m looking to get back in a hospital again. Any advice? I left due to imposter syndrome/anxiety/lack of resources and support.

Last answered about 1 month ago 6 answers

Neonatal Critical Care

Do you think it is possible for me to start in the NICU or even pediatrics as a new grad nurse? I had my elective clinical in the NICU for two months... What do I need to do to get noticed?

Last answered about 1 month ago 4 answers

Neonatal Critical Care

I am about to be a new grad and want to work in maternity/NICU but only have med surg offers. If I work a year or two in med surg will maternity units be more likely to hire me?

Last answered about 2 months ago 2 answers

Neonatal Critical Care

Is it a crazy idea to be a NICU nurse as a new grad?

Last answered about 2 months ago 51 answers

Neonatal Critical Care

I'm going to be relocating to Dallas in the next year and would like some recommendations on where to start looking for a NICU position. I am currently in Houston where there are always openings,but didn't know if Dallas was the same.

Last answered 2 months ago 2 answers

Neonatal Critical Care

I want to work in NICU or L&D🥺I’ve done STABLE, NRP, PALS, ENCCO etc - amazing courses to show my dedication to the field, but I don’t have experience. How do I land these jobs? and if asked at an interview, what do I say about my lack of experience

Last answered 3 months ago 2 answers

Neonatal Critical Care

I have been working on a medical/surgical telemetry unit for almost 1 year. My long-time passion has been to work as a NICU nurse. Any tips/advice on how to get there?

Last answered 3 months ago 2 answers

Neonatal Critical Care

Hey! I’ve been a nurse a little over a year. I have maximized every opportunity I can as a baby nurse. I do NICU full time & peds home health, school nurse on the side. I am thinking of traveling closer to 2 yrs. Any thoughts & advice?

Last answered 3 months ago 1 answer

Neonatal Critical Care

Is it possible to support a family of 4 as an experienced RN in North Carolina?

Last answered 4 months ago 2 answers

Neonatal Critical Care

How do I get hired as a new grad for a pediatric or OB unit (e.g., mother/baby, NICU, pediatric med-surg) without completing a residency program when most require 1-2 years experience?

Last answered 4 months ago 1 answer

Neonatal Critical Care

What are some of the best ways to make myself a competitive NICU RN candidate? I am a new grad and have been working med-surg. It is just not for me. I always knew NICU was for me but most places will not even give a call back. I have my BSN!

Last answered 4 months ago 2 answers

Neonatal Critical Care

Does anyone have tips or advice for New Grad Nurses wanting to work in NYC in pediatrics or NICU? So far, the job search is super challenging in landing interviews.

Last answered 4 months ago 6 answers