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[@annaalthea4143]

6 months in the NICU and I’m never going anywhere else!!! 🤩

[@TheNurseNook]

FELT THIS!

[@nursemary5780]

It's such a beautiful place to work! Love it!

[@nidhia6349]

@@nursemary5780 how many years did you go to college for ?

[@nursemary5780]

@@nidhia6349 I went for 4 years total for my BSN

[@nidhia6349]

@@nursemary5780 okay thank you! So it took you 4 years to be a NICU nurse?

[@lilbabyangel125]

Passed my NCLEX and got a NICU job a week later! i'm so excited to start, i've wanted this ever since i had a NICU placement during nursing school. so fulfilling to see my dreams/hopes come to fruition

[@xxLoRiTaxx]

Any interview tips/questions?? Thanks.

[@quelquun2018]

WHO ELSE IS GRADUATING NURSING SCHOOL THIS MAY!!!!! We now officially have a pinning date, time and location!! GRAD READY BABBBBBYYYY🎓🎓🎓🎓🎓

[@sharondawilliams7707]

I’m a MAY GRAD!!👩🏽‍🎓 I’m super nervous & excited at the same time. CONGRATS to U!!!👩🏾‍⚕️

[@quelquun2018]

@@sharondawilliams7707 girl!!! Same. I've yer to find a job. Im currently in NCLEX ATI review and studying for finals and watching youtube/shoppinf doe graduation. Too damn much

[@Kaylinn15]

Congrats!!!! 🤩💖

[@mrs.preston7056]

Congrats

[@Thoeeu]

me toooo

[@rosecece2466]

Hello, my name is Cecelia I wanted to thank you for what you do. My son and I have been in the nicu for 3 months now, and I’m happy to say his discharge day will be either tomorrow or the next day. I cannot lie the people who have helped me most are my nurses. I was so emotional and lost at first knowing nothing about what the next day was going to be like. Intubation, cpap, ram cannula, cannula, decodron, chest tubes, etc my son went through it all. I will never be able to explain the amount of respect I have for you. My two pound 29 week sick premature baby is now 7 pounds 5 oz and as healthy as possible because you. Thank you for that

[@TheNurseNook]

Congratulations on having a soon to be NICU grad! Getting to see babies grown enough to go home is my absolute favorite part 🤍

[@myekal80]

As a mom who has had two babies in the NICU, we love y’all. I couldn’t finish your video but believe me when I say y’all are appreciated. 💕

[@ambervaldez6797]

So happy for you! You mentioned seeing the poor outcomes with your patients such as death or knowing the babies wouldn’t be able to walk or be on a ventilator. Can you make a video on how you deal with this hard side of NICU and how you remain so positive?

[@chanellemarie]

good question i was thinking the same

[@paolamedina3170]

Same!

[@experimentaorlandobyvaness1624]

I'm also really curious to know how she dealt with it.

[@sandybeach9903]

I’m glad you’re enjoying the nicu! ☺️ I’m a fellow nicu nurse. I think it’s crazy to be off for a stretch of days and when you go back you look at the babies like.... omg you’re so big! They are little warriors 🥺

[@jesse021891]

3 months into NICU and I got the hell out of there, I don’t think I had ever been so depressed, it really takes a special nurse to work there, salute to you all.

[@kiyariley3590]

Agreed!

[@biolife3274]

What did you not like about it?

[@jesse021891]

@@biolife3274 Just couldn’t deal with babies dying/ severely deformed sick babies due to drug addicted parents...one mother almost wanted to hurt her baby right infront of me due to inconsoable crying as she tried feeding the baby who was severely deformed due to drugs, took the baby away from her, literally shocked I never ever thought that would happen. Also I had preceptor who literally told me she hated male nurses, tried a different preceptor that was just as bad. All this literally took a toll on me, started drinking daily on my days off. Our NICU is an amazing place, literally saved my nephew’s life as he had Gastroschisis/other complications which is why I wanted to be a NICU nurse. Things happen for a reason even if they don’t go our way, thats life. I’m now working in PACU and Acute Dialysis and looove it! It was just not meant for me to be in NICU and I accepted that.

[@beenthereworethat1603]

Lol level II is not bad

[@beenthereworethat1603]

@@jesse021891 one thing that upsets me is withdrawal babies and seeing what they go through.

[@catalinamalagon4259]

It sounds amazing to hear that you found your passion!!! I am just finishing my first semester of nursing school on track to graduate in May 2022 and hearing you say how much you love your job and look forward to going to it every shift gives me so much motivation to one day find that same passion as a nurse!!

[@missb1982]

Im so glad as a nurse that you feel like youve found your purpose. Im still trying to figure that out. Even questioned if i went to school for the wrong thing, but i know thats not true. I went from medsurg/oncology/hospice to now being a nurse supervisor in rehab and i just feel drained and unappreciated right now. Its affecting other aspects of my life and im just praying for change and to feel how youre describing you are feeling about nursing.

[@TheNurseNook]

The beautiful thing about nursing is if you don’t like one field, you can switch to another. I 100% support leaving something that isn’t serving a purpose for you until you find what does

[@courtneyw5240]

That so cool your a nursing supervisor. Unlike, me who wants to be a nurse and help people. So, please don't ever feel unappreciated because, you are truly appreciated by me and others. Thank, you for all that you do.

[@misscourtneig]

This is me! I did Jail nursing, L&D, ER, Hospice, and now I’m going to PP which I am SO excited about. Maybe one day I’ll promote over to Nicu. Hoping this is it for me!! I too questioned if nursing is even right for me. So many judgmental people when I switch jobs but I’m just trying to find something I love! 😢

[@alextroy9202]

Same but I’m not in nursing

[@BrigitteDolphinhawk]

Congratulations on 3 months!

[@americamcpeak]

you look so happy being in NICU! your vibe and smiles tell it all! thanks for helping us nursing students with your nursing knowledge and journey🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@andreacruz663]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. You truly inspire me! I’m happy you are loving the NICU❤️

[@arrihudson5968]

I've been following you ever since you were in nursing school and I am so happy to see you accomplish your goal of going to NICU!! I have been at a peds hospital on the Pulmonary Care Unit for 8 months, and I just got an offer to go to the NICU which has been my goal for a long time as well! I hope I love it as much as you do 😊💕

[@mikumikuhatsune1122]

I just got a residency in the NICU and I am super excited to start! I went for my senior practicum and fell absolutely in love with the unit!!😍😍

[@carmenflores9852]

Nicole, you are my biggest inspiration. Nursing can be a challenging major and there's times where I doubt myself, but you motivate me to keep moving forward. Thank you for your amazing content. May god continue to bless you with many blessings.✨

[@yolandasturdivant]

I wanted to just tell you I honor you for becoming and experiencing the NICU because as a mother of a NICU baby and never experienced anything like that until my fourth baby boy was born Nov 15, 2019. I must say in my experience I fell love with all the nurses as well as doctors and yes I was that mother that was by my baby's side from morning at report time till midnight everyday for the eight days he was there. I know for sure them nurses really enjoyed and love what they did and that's the beauty of working a job when you have a heart for what you do. I know just looking at you that you really love what you do and I'm so glad God placed you in the right place at the right time. Thanks again for all you do keep up the good work.

[@shayb2280]

Omg I’ve been watching your videos for years and it’s so perfect that you’ve posted this video! I was looking more into NICU nursing since I have less than a year of school left and for some reason NICU has been catching my attention a lot. I’m excited that my OB rotation is next month. I was never interested in peds before nursing school. I thought I would just love the ICU and maybe Cardio and Oncology. But now I’m so interested in NICU. And your video was great. I love that I’ll be able to see the progress, but I also understand that heartbreak I will witness. I look forward to your NICU content.

[@RNScrub]

I wanted to be a NICU nurse at one point. Glad you took a break for yourself! Thanks for the insight!

[@kattieczopkiewicz7361]

Different areas but I feel the same way about adult oncology and how rewarding getting to know someone and seeing them overtime in addition to the sadness!

[@HannahM13]

Loving these videos and so happy that you are living out your purpose! Could you talk about rapidly deteriorating patients/codes in the NICU, how it's different than adults, and how you keep the parents in the loop with what is happening? Thank you!

[@fRieNdlytravelers]

This is a really good idea for a video! We’re currently working on an adult step down unit, with deteriorating adult patients it must be sooo different. I’ve always wondered what it’s like for babies

[@rejoiceayin5332]

We've missed you Lexy!! 😍💃😘💖

[@MelloneeKecia]

Congratulations on 3 months 🎉🎈🎊🥳👍🏾👏🏾🤗

[@kiyariley3590]

I’m a postpartum nurse. I love my unit. Thinking about doing L&D. Could never do NICU. Too much ethical issues. Kudos to you for finding something you love!

[@princess287love]

Can you explain the ethical issues?

[@iriscaba3352]

Omg welcome back beautiful. Love this I always said if I become a RN I would love to be a NICU nurse. 🙌🏼😊

[@TheNurseNook]

Truly the best field

[@marrayday04]

I loveeee the structure of the nicu. It makes your day slightly less stressful 🤣

[@giulianaherrera7775]

Congratulations! 🍾🎉 hearing you talk about this makes me inspired to find my nursing passion one day 🤩

[@morganjackson302]

I’m a CNA/SNA in the NICU and I’m so happy you are in the NICU now and love it! I’ve been following your nurse journey and you have taught me so much and given me so much just in general for nursing! And as a nursing student and hopefully soon a nurse I’m so happy you are in the NICU 😍😍😍🍼👼🏽

[@meagani5639]

Could you make a video about how you structure your time/report sheet based on your day? I’ll be graduating nursing school in May 2022 & I’m interested in learning more about “nursing brains” sheets. As always thank you for your content!

[@tories8135]

I’ve just now started my journey to achieve my dream goal in life. I want to be a NNP so bad. It has been calling my name for years. I’ve only started with my CNA so that way I can work in the medical field as I’m expanding my education. This channel makes me even more excited to start!

[@TheNurseNook]

NNP in my biased opinion is the coolest NP job

[@asiawallace7460]

Glad your back! Such an inspiration. I just got accepted into the nursing program at my college 👩🏽‍⚕️💚

[@TheNurseNook]

Yessss congrats!

[@victoriaallison5360]

we missed youu🥺💕

[@themakdiary]

loved this video!! I’m working on becoming a NICU nurse, also in downtown Houston, where I was born! thank you for all your useful tips

[@IrmaWW15]

Blessings to you. I am happy to hear that you’re great 🙏🏽🙏🏽.

[@stephaniepedraza8011]

Congratulations 🎊 💜

[@daniellecoffey4039]

I feel the exact same way! Finally found my passion, I love going to work & learning.

[@juliacator4867]

Congratulations🥳

[@kaylayoung4836]

I’m the opposite JUST started in the ER and have done NICU for the last 3 years! Talk about a change! 😂 I love it though!

[@thecurlybond]

ER is the best!!!

[@giftofgod2007]

Believe it or not you checking in on those babies you may have had before helps the parents to relax a little. My son was a mirco preemie he was in the NICU 98 days. The first nurse that had him checked on him, commented on his outfits when he was big enough to wear one, she checked on me as his mom. My son is almost 14yrs old and i STILL am in contact with two of the nurses that cared for him! I can not thank them enough for what they did and the care they gave my baby boy that was so delicate at 26 weeks gestation weighing 2lbs 3ounces.

[@brooklin6172]

My son was in the NICU when I had him and it was devastating not being able to have him with me in my post partum room. I would go visit him for hours a day but it was good to know that I was leaving him with very kind, helpful, & loving nurses & I plan to be that one day when I finish nursing school. My sons and I experience inspired me to become a NICU nurse. ✨ my ultimate goal

[@IveGotThisX2]

Congratulations 👏👏👏

[@violet271000]

Can you make a video about navigating changing jobs as a nurse and how you get references/ explain not staying at one job for more than a couple of months- one year? In my area employers seem to frown upon changing jobs before the 2-3 year mark even though that’s the kind of flexibility that nursing students-new nurses look forward to.

[@Aesthetics.Torres]

If you check out my interview with Nurse Brit, she delves a bit into a “how to” for transitioning from one specialty to another! Might be of help :) also- my talk with NICU Nurse Hailey is very insightful about this particular specialty!

[@TheNurseNook]

My previous video “how I got a job in the NICU...” touches on this subject but this is a great video idea

[@LBay-ko9jf]

@@TheNurseNook I would love for you you to answer that question as well. “ how do nurses get away with working at Job for less than a year, and then find another job with all the many jobs they had for a short time.”

[@sammieannie421]

staying at a job for 2-3 years is definitely more than enough. I would say nursing is a little different than most careers (such as a corporate job--and even those people are starting to do the same thing). With nurses being able to travel, go back to school, etc., sadly this is the norm. Most people have goals in life rather than to be in the same position for 5 years. ofc there are people who choose to do this, but it is not looked down on to leave after like 2 years (at least in my experience)

[@sammieannie421]

Hi :) I've been a peds nurse for the past 2 years and just moved to the NICU this week. I am so so nervous (idk why since I have experience with babies). These videos are helpful. I also work at a level IV and it's so shocking to me what surgeries they have created. It's truly miraculous.

[@nursetalk1386]

What a difference..so glad you found your purpose in nursing. 😊

[@alexisscott5022]

Love your videos 💕

[@Zeldybear]

Congratulations on your 3 month anniversary as a NICU nurse! The way you described the pretty consistent structure of your night and how you are constantly learning all the time sounds like an environment I would love. I'm graduating with my BSN in August and I'm on the fence between pediatrics and NICU! Can't wait to hear more about your journey 💜 Just wondering - what is your nurse to patient ratio in the NICU?

[@TheNurseNook]

It depends on the acuity. Most night 2 to 1 can be up to 3

[@ayannakennedy3867]

So I was an ER nurse for two years and just started training as an OR nurse and don’t know if I’m really feeling the OR like I thought I would. Since graduating nursing school I wanted to be a NICU nurse, but never had the chance to fulfill that once graduating due to no positions being open. I think this is my sign to go for it and try to get into my hospital’s NICU even though it’s only a level 2 NICU. I’m so glad you’re loving it!

[@tyzhanaiahenson5852]

You are soo pretty && I love watching your videos soo inspiring && motivating

[@jessrene2350]

I love your lashes they’re so natural what are they!!??? Oh and my dream job is L&D or NICU 💙

[@amyellsworth6484]

Hi, just wanted to say thanks for sharing your journey. You actually inspired me that I could work as a pediatric nurse after adult nursing. I'm now looking for where to go next and I'm inspired to look into NICU. Thank you :)

[@fRieNdlytravelers]

Congrats girl!! Good for you for moving on and challenging yourself from adult nursing to pediatric. I hope to go from adults to peds too ☺️

[@KPineapple95]

Would be great to see a video about making a resume for changing specialties. Wanting to go from Med surg to NICU, big leap but so ready to make the jump!

[@jessicana5257]

I take my hesi May 13th. I am so excited for this new journey of my life!

[@TheNurseNook]

Wishing you luck ♥️♥️

[@jessicana5257]

@@TheNurseNook i made an 88.80% on my hesi & a 930 on the critical thinking section. Do you think that’s a good score to get into the program? My dang on lol advisor hasn’t returned my email and I’m on edge over here lol

[@MsNatBeauty]

Could you make a video on the interview process for a NICU job? Maybe including some questions you got asked? I’m loving all this NICU content 💗

[@lilbabyangel125]

family centered care! is always a big one

[@lizethvm]

I have been waiting for this! I had my first shift in the NICU yesterday as a nurse tech and completely fell in love!! I am really considering going there after nursing school however I am scared I won't get as many skills down since it is pretty specialized. Do you recommend starting somewhere else like you did or should I just go for it?

[@LifestylewithTinaezeh]

Hello, what does it feel like being a nurse tech pls?

[@Neta303]

Off topic question! But what do you ask for when you get your hair colored? I have 3b curls and wanted to add some dimension to them. Your curls are goalssss

[@sabrinamansfield-morneault7520]

updated what's in your work bag

[@jessicabowen4818]

Love ur videos...❤❤❤

[@saltyzebra6489]

I start the nursing program in January. My goal is to work in the nicu. My daughter was a 32 weeker and 2 lbs when she was born. Besides oxygen, ng or og tubes, and meds, I was able to help or even do all of her cares. I was literally there 20 hours a day. Now I want to go take care of all the babies.

[@Embraceyourcurls24]

My baby boy was in the nicu, he had to have surgery a few days after he was born.

[@owenbrey1993]

I was in the nicu as a baby, and I plan to work as an rn eventually there again.

[@daniellegardenhire-coulon6686]

I'm having a hard time deciding between the Peds ED and the NICU. I got offered NICU position on the spot but I will hear from the ED department in a week. I feel so much anxiety because I graduate in two months and I honestly don't know where to start. Any advice?

[@alexisfarrior]

I am a future OT student and was wondering if you see a lot of OT's in the NICU? I am hoping to work in that setting, oh yeah I love your channel btw !

[@stephaniepedraza8011]

What are ways to become a NICU Nurse ?

[@CeliahProductions]

Please share your report sheet! I’m transitioning from adult step down to pediatric ICU & ive been searching for a good report sheet to work with!! Glad ur loving ur job tho, hoping I have that same feeling🤞🏾

[@chloesims733]

Could you share or post your report sheet? I’ve been an RN for over a year now and recently transitioned from surgical critical care to a Level 3 NICU and am still learning and getting the hang of things only one month in.

[@katelynlogsdon2565]

Hey! I just uploaded a video stating my concerns as a nursing student. I’m questioning whether I’m made for this job. I would love to hear your advice please!

[@NURSESTEPHANIE09]

Would you reconsider moving back to Florida with your family and continue your NICU experience?

[@dramaqueen2451]

I’m so scared to become an RN, I’m currently a junior and I am so so so so so scared I am going to hate my job or be bad at it because I feel like college doesn’t prepare you for real nursing!!

[@lukamegurine7611]

It doesn't, nursing school prepares you for the NCLEX. But once you land your first job you will learn so much more and how to be an RN. I started out in a medsurg residency program, because I wasn't able to do a preceptorship in my final quarter due to covid. I felt like having that extra support and education in my residency helped me transition into the role, even though being on my own was terrifying at first. But you'll never be alone in nursing!

[@TheNurseNook]

It’s supposed to be scary but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t push through and still do it. The on the job training you get is going to help you feel a lot more comfortable

[@lannafairy4664]

I have an interview for the regional nicu where I live it'll be my first job as a NQN if I get it but people keep saying I shouldn't go there first as a NQN? 😕💜

[@christaragas648]

Can you show us your NICU nurse brain? I am starting in the NICU as a new grad in February and I am so excited!!

[@peytonburke732]

Leaving my nicu next week to go to the ER. Can’t decide if I made the right choice or not 😅

[@jadeuneun]

Where I live the ER is considered critical care! :o We even get the critical care bonus lol

[@LofiwithShamique]

What foundation are you wearing?

[@bloombby]

I start a Nurse Extern position in the PICU this June and my ultimate goal is is to get a NICU position after I graduate. I’m super excited.

[@TheNurseNook]

The PICU is cool place to work too

[@imanireid575]

I'm graduating this month and starting at a Level 4 NICU in June.. Do you have a NICU nurses connect group/event? What tips do you have for starting off in the NICU?

[@salma31000]

how did u get the job right after school.. nice congrats

[@kiradonofero1416]

I work adult icu right now and sometimes I think about NICU cus I love babies. But tbh idk if I could handle the death of an infant or those other emotionally difficult cases. Seems 10x worse when it’s a baby. Niches for everyone though! Each field is truly a specialty.

[@Lg132100]

Honestly sounds like a great time, but after signing up & paying for nurse Blake ‘nursecon’ cruise that hasn’t happened & keeps getting postponed & he keeps refusing to give refunds & with the lawsuit and all. I don’t think I’m going to sign up for third party trips.

[@charlottebeebe2667]

I start my second degree nursing program in 2 weeks and nicu has been my dream since I decided I wanted to go back to school for nursing! this video made me SO excited!!!

[@ne5418]

I want to ask is joining a nurse union recommended ?

[@Nakoablue]

Nice video

[@cammiecam3032]

Aspiring nicu nurse so happy I came across your page 💜💖 #NewSubbie 🦋💜💖

[@rwansaleh8413]

This is so off topic but can you please drop the curly hair routine your hair is so beautiful 🥺

[@TheNurseNook]

I need to make an updated one but I do have one on my channel

[@rwansaleh8413]

@@TheNurseNook I definitely need to check it out ✨

[@lgiselle7549]

For adult critical care level 1 is considered the most critical and level 4 is the least critical. Is it different for pediatrics? I noticed you said level 4 is the most acute.

[@princess287love]

Yes it’s the opposite for the NICU

[@Aesthetics.Torres]

Learning about NICU Nursing is so fascinating. I did an interview series with a NICU nurse that’s very informative if anyone’s interested! Definitely check it out if you’re interested in the specialty! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@busywithms.b530]

Can you work in a nicu as a LPN? went for RN, didn’t get in was working wondering about doing LPN. Took all my prerequisites classes.

[@ddsmitht7437]

LPN cannot take care of unstable patients

[@rayrayennis8985]

I’m in medsurg right now and I hate it. I want to go to NICU I know it’s not all peaches and cream. But that where I wanna be

[@KaleyPeace0805]

Can we see your report sheet? I just got a job in NICU so I’m trying to prepare! Lol

[@MsRhandaB]

Once you go NICU, you cant go back 💓

[@ninathetaurus7489]

Every time I hear NICU I'm thinking of the neural ICU haha. I work at a hospital that sees adults exclusively and a children hospital is connected to it, but I almost never have to go there.

[@jacquelinelamas9334]

Yes cute happy place cuddle and feed babies is important and part of the implementation/interventions for these babies to those that think that “that’s all they do” is beyond me lol it’s so pivotal fo their development the warmth, affection and love. To those that say that actually yes the babies need this attention smh lol

[@thereal298]

❤️❤️☺️☺️✨✨✨🥳🥳

[@tierraanderson6690]

What has been your favorite NICU story?

[@Ari_Laine]

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[@Bri-rj7po]

Hi!! New grad mom/baby unit nurse at a high acuity hospital here! The transition into this area has been good but a lot more difficult than I thought! I’m really interested in nicu and would love to hear your thoughts comparing the two units since u did mom baby too!

[@stylishgirl2971]

Iam an Er nurse moving to scbu from tomorrow pray for me 😜♥️

[@KaleyPeace0805]

Do you need an infant stethoscope

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[@rachealholloway6303]

Based on you're video sounds like you maybe considering CRNA as your next step 😏.

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[@zudedbeatz8009]

Youre so fine 😍😍😍😍