NICU NURSE PRACTITIONER Q + A | Interview with my Mom

[@jazzyj6640]

Your mom is beautiful! I love her curly hair. 😊

[@Abigaellanai]

Ahh you're so nice! Thanks Jazzy :)

[@sarascott6490]

She is! I said the same thing.

[@daijahrobinson4652]

This was very insightful! Your mom's answers honestly really gave me a whole new perspective on being NNP. Thanks for the Q&A! :)

[@Abigaellanai]

Aww yay! I'm so glad you enjoyed it 😊 Thanks for watching!

[@hayleymoge2678]

I’m a nurse in the NICU and this was really interesting!

[@Abigaellanai]

That's awesome!! 😊 I'm glad you liked it!

[@vanicamarc5409]

Thank you for posting this. I was having such a hard time finding a video on being/becoming an nnp! This was so helpful. She gave me an idea of what the actual day is like and what the job entails. I’m even more sure that this is what I want to do!

[@Abigaellanai]

You're so welcome! I'm really glad it helped you and makes you want to become an NNP even more 💛🎉

[@sanuceanchristina3213]

Me too💓 dream job for sure 🙂

[@sierraelizabeth3817]

This is one of the best videos I’ve seen on YT about NPs, especially an NNP. Please thank your Mom for doing this, it’s so helpful!!

[@Abigaellanai]

Ahh thank you!! I really appreciate that and am so glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@haleyjopatton6879]

New NICU nurse here! :) I loved this, thank you!! So cool seeing it all full circle!

[@Abigaellanai]

Congratulations! You're so welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed watching :)

[@destinyandrade3718]

This was so amazing!! My plan is to be a DNP! Your mom seems so sweet and knowledgeable! Tell her thank you!

[@Abigaellanai]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it :) My mom is pretty awesome if I say so myself haha! I will be sure to :)

[@Madeinthe1980s]

I loved this video! It was really helpful. I am in the tail-end of my BSN program. My goals include working in a level 3 or 4 NICU then becoming a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. I would love a part two!

[@Abigaellanai]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it and found it helpful. Those are awesome goals!! We can definitely do a part two if we have more questions for her!

[@NkemChigbogwu]

Seriously THANK YOU SO MUCH for this video. Your mother is so inspiring and I am sooo excited to get to be in her shoes

[@liannakeller2944]

This was so helpful. I feel like the 2 groups of nurses are like "That sounds terrible. " and "I NEED to do this". Thank you for making me sure. :)

[@liannakeller2944]

And your mom is right: start out in well baby!!! We see them go downhill and catch it frequently.

[@Abigaellanai]

Ahh thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@rachelosei_]

Almost every year I come back to rewatch this video!!!! It never get old, thank you for this video💛

[@Abigaellanai]

oh my gosh I love that! We will have to film a new one soon :)

[@jolandadouyon1556]

I love this so much. It was so insightful. I’m that much more excited to be an NNP. Thank you for allowing your daughter to interview you.

[@Abigaellanai]

Wow I'm so glad!! Its awesome to know this helped get you even more excited :) Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!

[@sparklingsunset11]

ahh this video is so much more special knowing you just got your first nursing job in the NICU ❤️❤️❤️

[@Abigaellanai]

Aww thank you!! Ya it’s kinda crazy 🥰💛

[@bealambwouldya]

I start nursing this Friday & graduate in 3 years. I’ve alwys wanted to be a NNP. I’m way to excited I just really wanna be in the nicu & save babies lives.

[@Abigaellanai]

Aww that’s amazing!! So exciting that you’re starting your journey to the NICU!!

[@cocorenee2808]

Your mom is amazing! She seems like she would be a great clinical instructor 😁

[@Abigaellanai]

Ahh thank you!! ☺️ I think she’s pretty awesome too haha

[@amandafinney1304]

Thank you for filming this, what a great way to commemorate a passion you share with your mom. Loved having a seasoned nurse share her pearls of wisdom, I definitely took away some great info from this video. 💕

[@Abigaellanai]

Aw you're so welcome! I'm so glad you enjoyed watching 😊 I hope the info can help you in the future 💛

[@hellofuturenurse4201]

Your moms hair is sooo pretty

[@Abigaellanai]

Thanks!!

[@andrewpoderis8548]

Saw your video on my recommended. Great interview. Very interesting perspective. Go nurses!

[@Abigaellanai]

Thank you!

[@chandraforrest8399]

I luv this video, shes very knowledgeable and i was hanging on with every question waiting for her answer!!! Lol

[@aidaroman4091]

Thank you!! for that interview It was very informative! Your mom is AWESOME AND SO ARE YOU!!!

[@BriCharise730]

This was very informative and definitely helped me with my decision on rather or not i want to be a PNP or NNP. Thank you for this video and your mom is amazing!

[@Abigaellanai]

Aww I’m so glad!! You’re so welcome ☺️💕

[@ashleygorgio7344]

Thank you (and your mom) so much for this!! So informative ❤️✨

[@Abigaellanai]

You're so welcome!! 😊

[@Marilynefc]

I’m a new nicu nurse. I don’t have any nurse relatives , let alone nurse practitioners in my family ! So thank you so much for this video. It was very informative ❤️

[@Abigaellanai]

You’re so welcome!! I’m so glad it was helpful

[@daniellecoffey8451]

Thank you so much. Your mom is amazing. I’m almost done with nursing school and she really gave some great information.

[@Abigaellanai]

You’re so welcome! Thank you for watching and I’m glad you found the video helpful 🙂

[@amarmata1]

Ugh your mom is so beautiful 😨😨😨

[@uptownJK]

I'm a nurse in the NICU as well. Your mom has my dream job :D . I admire your mom

[@Abigaellanai]

Ahh how cool! I’m glad you enjoyed the video ☺️

[@shevonnestewart3527]

My dream has always been to work in the NICU and then a NNP and as I approach graduation from Nursing school in August I pray that my dream comes true! This video was very informative and your mom is very knowledgeable. I am graduating from a diploma program as well and will get my BSN next year. Thank you for this

[@Abigaellanai]

You're so welcome! Thank you for watching and I'm so glad you found it beneficial. Wishing you all the best in your journey forward :)

[@jenniferortiz9204]

Love you videos !! So informative :)

[@Abigaellanai]

Thank you!! I'm so happy to hear that 😊🎉

[@chaostunes]

I don't know if you're still responding to comments, but I am interested in becoming a NNP or a NICU nurse, the current idea I have was to get a BSN then get MSN after the years of experience, but do you know if it's possible to get experience (at least the two years required) while you're getting your BSN or MSN? Or does it have to be in between? Edit- and as a NICU nurse or a NNP can you work in multiple levels of the NICU to get experience with different levels of babies?

[@corpsman]

This video certainly swayed me in a particular direction! :)

[@Abigaellanai]

Glad to hear you're finding your passion!

[@mystique1834]

How many hours do nnps normally work. If their working 24 hour shifts wouldn't that be over 40 hours for only 2 days of working. Also do they get compensation for working over 40 hours. I know its different for every hospital but just wondering your moms opinion.

[@Abigaellanai]

It does vary depending on whether you are employed by the hospital or are contracted to work for the hospital. Nursing in general is different than your typical “40” hr work week like a traditional 9-5 worker.Nursing typically works 12hr shifts. 36hrs being full time. Hospital employee- often get time and a half for overtime and possibly shift differential for evenings and weekends. That model is very similar to the RN model, but is more and more rare. Contracted employee - ( I work for a company called MEDNAX - they contract my service to the hospital. I am paid by MEDNAX). Our model is similar to the physician model. I am a salaried employee. I contract for “x” number of hours a year for “x” amount of money. My salary breaks down to an hourly rate. That is what I get paid if I work “extra”. To specifically answer your question we do often work more than 40 hrs in a week. We average 6-8 24 hour shifts a month (6x24=144 to 8x24 =192 hours a month/4 weeks a month = 36-48 hours a week).

[@mystique1834]

@@Abigaellanai Thank you so much for the response. Very thorough and helpful much appreciated.

[@jaz.monique2780]

I’m starting my NNP program in August and this video makes me so excited!

[@quiannawright9993]

I’m starting NNP school in August too! So excited as well!!! Where will you be starting?

[@jaz.monique2780]

@@quiannawright9993 Ohio State! What about you?

[@sulyy_1]

I am a NiCU nurse and I love it 🥰

[@Abigaellanai]

Ahh thats so awesome!! :)

[@DianaMillan]

You’re living my dream sis! I can’t wait to graduate nursing school and make it a reality!

[@ulakalicinska3223]

This was very informative, thank you for sharing ☺️

[@Abigaellanai]

You’re welcome! I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂

[@areionbrown5168]

i cant wait to be an nnp this video really helped me make my decision

[@Abigaellanai]

Aww good I’m so glad to hear that!! I’m so happy it helped you ☺️

[@Christinabell12]

Thank you so much for sharing this video!

[@Abigaellanai]

You’re welcome, I’m glad you enjoyed it!!

[@chinadollrnl332]

Love this video my dream job is to be a nicu nurse practitioner 🤗🤗

[@Abigaellanai]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it!! ☺️💛

[@chandracole7630]

This was awesome! Thank you for sharing :)

[@Abigaellanai]

You're welcome! I'm glad you liked watching :)

[@kaylaliggins8441]

I love this video!! Thank you so much !

[@Abigaellanai]

Thank you!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it :)

[@BlairPrince]

do you mind clarifying for me- NICU RNs work typically 12 hr shifts while NNPs work 24hr shifts? and then would it be 24 hr shifts 3 days a week or is it different days

[@Abigaellanai]

Yes and no! So Yes - NICU RN’s typically work a 12 hour shift and a NICU NP typically works a 24 hour shift. But an RN usually works 3 times a week because 12 hours x 3 times a week = 36 hours a week which is roughly full time hours. NP’s on the other hand usually work 2 24 hour shifts a week because that’s 48 hours a week which is over full time. So an RN will usually do 12 ish shifts a month and an NP would do 8. Does that help?

[@BlairPrince]

@@Abigaellanai yes thank you!

[@Abigaellanai]

Hi everyone! Ive watched the video now that it's uploaded and I realized a lot of little clips here and there are missing..I'm not sure what happened but wanted to apologise for it! Hope you still enjoy 💛

[@Madeinthe1980s]

I recently accepted a job in a very busy ER as a BSN-prepared RN and going to be moonlighting on an OB floor. I am considering NNP and was wondering if they have access to call rooms and physician lounges when they work 24-hour shifts? I have been able to find everything else about I wanted to know but this small tedious fact. Would you please ask her this? Thanks!

[@Abigaellanai]

They do have a call room to sleep in. It typically has a tv, bed, microwave and a bathroom/shower. It varies from hospital to hospital - some are allowed access to the physicians lounge others are not.

[@AlliexDance]

great video!!

[@Abigaellanai]

Thank you!

[@cakesinthecity]

I just watched this vid for the moms curly hair 😍

[@Abigaellanai]

Omg this is too funny 😂

[@kaitlynphillips2193]

How much do you make a year? What program did you go through to become a NNP?

[@Abigaellanai]

What she makes a year is a very personal question and is based on a lot of factors (the state your in, the hospital, years of experience, etc.) but she talks about the program she did in the video! Hope that helps

[@elizabethc6475]

I’m a high school student looking into becoming an NNP but I was wondering what are the schooling requirements to become one. Do I still need to go to college, or just nursing school? Typically how long does it take to become an NNP?

[@Abigaellanai]

You’ll need to go to nursing school then NP school (masters or doctorate program) with an emphasis in neonatology. Not every program but most programs require that you have to have worked as a nurse for a few years to apply. So from high school if you went right into nursing school you’re looking at 4 years of nursing school, working as a nurse for 3-5 years, then 2-4 years of an NP program depending on the program.

[@elizabethc6475]

@@Abigaellanai ok thank you so so much for responding!! It’s so hard to find a straight answer online and the high school curriculum doesnt talk much about health care unless u want to become a doctor. Your videos are so helpful. thank u!!

[@taghreedd4740]

OMG she is beautiful so beautiful 😍

[@TheMinkWizz]

heyy, i was interested in neonatal nursing but became aware that it’s not just about feeding and changing the babies. what would that profession be? a RN?

[@Abigaellanai]

You would do some of that as an RN in the NICU - but it is still intensive care. So you still have to preform cares for some very sick babies. It won’t be just feeding and changing babies.

[@ashaesmith4203]

Hi! I am a grade 11 student. Working towards becoming a neonatal nurse . I done a lot of research and I found out there are levels 1-3 can u explain the different levels? Because I was interested in doing level one ? What’s that like?

[@Abigaellanai]

Ya absolutely! The levels in neonates are different than adults. For neonates a Level 4 is the highest level and the sickest babies, it is a NICU that babies from all over the region can be transferred to. A level 3 is a NICU less acute. A level 2 is a specialty care nursery and level 1 nursery has primarily only healthy babies. All units should have the ability to resuscitate and stabilize babies but typically sick babies will be transferred to another unit ( level 3/4) depending on the circumstances. So if you’re wanting to work at a level 1 it will be a well baby nursery, not a NICU. In adults level 1 is the highest acuity but in neonates it’s the lowest.

[@princess287love]

I want to be an NNP!

[@Abigaellanai]

That's awesome! Go for it then 😊

[@ashleymiller5938]

I couldn't help but notice you did a lot of editing into little short bursts, haha. I hope you didn't have to film this more than once lol. Really good interview though :) !

[@Abigaellanai]

We didn't have to film it more than once but we had over an hour of footage 😂😅 so that's probably why it feels a little choppy

[@kimberlylusby3365]

you and your Mom are beautiful

[@breionnagoodman9201]

How much money do NNP out of NP school typically make?

[@Abigaellanai]

I'm not sure! That is going to vary from state to state, hospital to hospital, etc. I'm sure you could research online for your state and find an average estimate :)

[@Kayla_Nicole]

I love this video

[@Abigaellanai]

Thanks!!

[@kathyly2714]

Is it possible to go into the NNP program online while working as an RN after graduating with a BSN?

[@Abigaellanai]

Yes! That’s how a lot of people do it

[@kathyly2714]

@@Abigaellanai Oh, ok! So what you guys meant was you guys don't recommend going into the NP route without any experience? My advisors told me to get at least 2 years of experience first and then go do the NP program while working.

[@Abigaellanai]

Yes exactly!! In our opinion we both definitely recommend doing a few years as an RN before pursuing a program as an NP! I hope that helps clarify ☺️

[@senaika9709]

FutureNNP

[@Jraangel]

Were you a NICU baby?

[@Abigaellanai]

Yep! 27 wks 👶🏼

[@nilobinha77]

How does a NICU nurse sign her name?

[@Abigaellanai]

It depends - if she is an RN with a Bachelors degree it could be RN, BSN. If she is an RN with an associates it could be RN, ASN. She could just sign it RN. Or a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner could sign it NNP. I’m not sure if that’s what your asking?

[@sierraelizabeth3817]

This is one of the best videos I’ve seen on YT about NPs, especially an NNP. Please thank your Mom for doing this, it’s so helpful!!

[@sierraelizabeth3817]

This is one of the best videos I’ve seen on YT about NPs, especially an NNP. Please thank your Mom for doing this, it’s so helpful!!

[@Abigaellanai]

Wow thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed it 😊 I’ll be sure to let her know!!