What You Need To Know Before Becoming A NICU Nurse

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[@batool272]

not me watching this at 14 yrs old bc i wanna be a nicu nurse lolll

[@mes10728]

twinsiesss

[@Kenzieeeec]

As a NICU nurse this makes me so happy!! I decided at 14 years old it’s what i wanted

[@beababoopi]

@@Kenzieeeec hi!! i was wondering, what highschool classes are most important for this job?

[@LifeAboutToya]

Period!!

[@priikii]

Me too but 15

[@yogirlbetraveling5633]

Was definitely looking into NICU nursing as the next step in my nursing career. My back is giving out from moving these adult patients and I would really love to be with babies for 36 hours a week!!

[@TheNurseNook]

My back is so grateful 🤍

[@quelquun2018]

@@TheNurseNook I love the white top your wearing in the video 💓💓💓💓 Where did you get it from??

[@catherineb6889]

I'm in highschool and my dream job is becoming a nicu nurse, I absolutely adore babies and wanna help those that are sick or premature.

[@kayluhgetsfit6123]

I just accepted a position for a level III NICU as a new grad with an associates. I'm so excited! so happy to have found your channel

[@allisonrose5361]

Congrats!! How did you land the job? What area of the country are you in if you don’t mind sharing. I’m getting my associates and thought that NICUs really preferred BSN!

[@tumiretimberlake1624]

I would love to know is an associates degree in nursing all you need to work in the Nicu?

[@carpiofamily1027]

I currently have my baby in the NICU, he was born at 32 weeks a weeks ago and some of the nurses my baby has had, i will never forget ! You guys are truly amazing ! And its even more comforting to know that our babies are in good hands while we aren’t there ❤️ so thank you on behalf of all mommies 💕

[@TheNurseNook]

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[@Onlyme_CiCi]

This was my exact experience and now my baby is 9. Stay strong 💪🏾

[@carpiofamily1027]

@@TheNurseNook ❤️❤️❤️

[@Tig3rQu33n]

I hope he is doing well now❤

[@priikii]

My brother was born at 29 weeks which grew my interest in the furled

[@janiyahlynn4714]

I want to be a NICU nurse because I live babies. The problem is you have to be very detailed and careful because if you aren’t then the baby could die, and I don’t want that to happen. That’s what is really stopping me from becoming a NICU nurse.

[@veronicag1644]

I found you my senior year of High-school and now I am a sophomore In college still watching your videos 🥰

[@TimTam3]

Oh my gosh this is crazy. I've been subbed to your channel for ages and have always been interested in becoming a NICU nurse so it's insane you're now in the job! Can't wait for more content like this. You are amazing ❤

[@lashandaallenredmon2109]

Just got a job in the NICU. So excited! Thank you.

[@georgiaantohi9827]

Congratulations !!! Best Wishes !!!!

[@renelynn581]

I’ve followed since you were in nursing school and now I’m graduating with my RN in December! I’m applying for the NICU and can’t wait to take care of the babies.

[@brittany6430]

hey hey! how did it go? 💕

[@lifeofnickkk]

Any updates?

[@Timbleton]

Any updates now?

[@ashlynnrose1283]

any updates?

[@jennifervega964]

As a NICU nurse i am now obsessed with your content even more 😍

[@domystic20]

I did some random shifts on Nicu for being pulled out due to understaffing and was recommended by some doctors and supervisors to be permenant in that area. But i just cant handle pressure. The minuscule detail you have to pay attention is way out of my league.. so i salute to all the Nicu Nurses out there just like you!

[@shannamckinley9343]

Clicked so fast when I saw a notification of upload. You have some of the best advice! Thanks girl.

[@TheNurseNook]

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[@embriembracee]

I’ve been following you since I started nursing school and I’m a new graduate who got a job in the NICU! The one I work is a combination of 2/3 and right now I’m on the 2 side since I’m still in orientation and I’ll be leaving for maternity leave soon. We have not had a lot of sick NICU babies so my manager wanted me comfortable where I was before I’m gone for months having to learn stuff all over. But so far I’ve enjoyed both sides and seeing these babies get healthier while we care for them. Im not looking forward to my first loss/etc with these babies but Im grateful to be where I am. Thank you for keeping me motivated in school!! ❤️

[@NurseSaria]

I have an interview for NICU RN position tomorrow. Thank you so much for this video! Very helpful!

[@leggz2di4]

My child spent 66 days in the NICU….that was 12 years ago. The only person I remember most were her 2 nurses.

[@MelloneeKecia]

Great video as always and so much useful information and tips as always 👍🏾👏🏾🤗

[@mizzchuz.6413]

This is really helpful. I am learning so much!!

[@crazygirlluv1]

I have always wanted to work in the NICU since I was 11, I am currently in my 3rd semester of nursing school and I am just waiting for the applications for the new grad cohort for may/june to come out and apply. I am currently work as a tech on an observation floor but at this hospital they have a level three NICU so I am hoping already being an employee will boost me. I will definitely look into getting those other certifications to see if maybe that will help as well.

[@blueskies7538]

I’m in high school now so not even in nursing school yet but I know I want to work with babies either in l&d, postpartum, or NICU. Your videos are really helpful! I was wondering why you chose NICU and what your favorite part is? How do you cope with death and is it a generally sad floor or happy? My last question is how and when did you decide you wanted to do NICU? How did you know is was right for you? You’re awesome! You save lives every day💕 Thank you so much for your content!

[@7X2alone]

my grandma is a nurse and i want to keep her legacy alive and i really love helping people. i think i know how to get the job done, i would love to help children , i'd probably do different fields of nursing, but i feel that this would work the best for me.

[@yazmenecanty6018]

i have 2 semesters left of nursing school & after my first clinical rotation in the NICU, i fell in love with it!! 😩 definitely is my #1 right now, i can so see myself being a NICU nurse. 🥹💓 love that i found your channel! 🥰

[@DabidRobinson]

Yet another great video!

[@CC.RXWXNN]

This was really cool! I’m only 16 and didn’t really understand most things. But I’m going to continue research and I’d love to become a nicu nurse!

[@bw7382]

I am currently in high school and this is my dream career! :)

[@cacaeater17]

same but im still in 8th grade :)

[@simplystunninglu]

I had a son at 5 months he was 1 pound 2 ounces and them nurses took care of them babies and now I want to become one 🥰

[@NURSESTEPHANIE09]

Now I know why you left Florida and went to Texas to pursue NICU. I did a travel assignment in Fl and I will not be moving there anymore lol. Btw I started crying when you said that's literally a whole pregnancy as a NICU nurse lol. LOVE YOU NURSE NOOK =] GREAT CONTENT.

[@shadyfranco8881]

Omgoodness, I hope you see this. A ad came up on my phone about Medical Assistance. With you on it!

[@shadyfranco8881]

Apparently I cant share the picture that I screen shot.

[@witchyame]

I'm a new grad and now employed as a NICU nurse!! i'm so excited!

[@shayb2280]

Clicking this video hoping that I pass all the points you talk about bc I’m so interested in NICU. 😆 Ok time to watch and find out Ah ok I’m good with all the points you made. I wonder what I’ll end up loving. Right now definitely more interested and curious about the NICU but I may be interested in OB. We’ll see how my OB rotations go next month! Thanks for the video and tips!

[@louisc7092]

Absolutely amazing

[@Colleenc123]

me, only a prenursing student, taking notes like✍🏻

[@haleyfalk1193]

I just got hired at a level 2 NICU. We only take babies 32 weeks+.

[@juilescantlebury5664]

I'm an peds ER nurse looking for a nicu job now thank you for the tips

[@sophiaromero6242]

Starting nursing school in a month, my first option is to work more in the dermatology unit and potentially become an aesthetic nurse and later a FNP but idk why the NICU is becoming very interesting atm. I'm starting to think it's because me and my twin sister were born prematurely (six months) so we stayed for about a month in the NICU. Lol I guess I'd have to start school and then see where I end up :)

[@thenursecollective]

Great video!

[@rebekahtoepperwein4502]

I just accidentally got a job in the NICU 😂 in a women’s and infants float pool. OB is my niche and NICU is one of the places I sworn I’d never go, and yet, here I am. I’m very scared about it, but should be getting only level 2 babies as floater. It is a level 3 NICU though.

[@serenesouthernbellevlogs6490]

Hey 👋🏾! ❤️ this a future nurse in the making and have loved your videos for awhile now . Currently studying and this video popped up. I’ll be in the labor n delivery class next term. Just showing some ❤️✨

[@TheNurseNook]

Thanks for watching 🥰

[@serenesouthernbellevlogs6490]

No problem 🥰 you’re amazing 🤩

[@SharonElizabethWhitfield]

All nurses are amazing. But NICU nurses are beyond amazing. What you do is extremely difficult. Everything you do has to be so precise. There can be no mistakes. I just want you to know that you are loved and so much appreciated.

[@sheagoff6009]

I wanted to do the cuddling program at one of our local hospitals. I talked with the guy who runs the program once and haven’t heard from him again. I’m assuming that because of Covid that they aren’t doing baby cuddling right now which I totally understand. But it makes me sad because I was really wanting to do that.

[@elizabethrubio7949]

Where would you recommend a new LVN start if they are interested in eventually working as an RN either in the NICU or postpartum? I'm planning on working as an LVN while getting my RN and have been told time and time again that SNF's are a great place to gain experience, but I would love to work in a pediatric or OB clinic to start, though I worry that this won't help me build my confidence with skills needed to work in a hospital. Do hospitals often hire new grads to work in the NICU and postpartum? Would love your advice on this!

[@GraceGeorge1126]

My dream job has always been to be a pediatrician! I want to work in the NICU or ER.

[@shemaiazephyrin2313]

Thank you for this video! ❤️ Where is your top from?

[@Olivia_OliveTree]

Hey, thank you for all of this info! Was your orientation during the day or night?

[@gloriadoudoukjian9603]

i’m not sure how much you know about this but if you have any tips i’d really appreciate it! i just got hired as an EMT on an EMS NICU unit and honestly don’t know much about it. i want to make sure i’m 100% prepared when i start

[@carlyjstone]

Love this!! I’m also a nurse and this was great info!

[@fRieNdlytravelers]

Same here!! Also a nurse for adult ICU step down pts, but def thought this info was so good & so well explained.

[@lizethvm]

Yay I've been waiting for more nicu videos! Do you recommend joining the academy of neonatal nursing or the national association of neonatal nurses to boost your resume? If so which one because I'm conflicted. I am currently in nursing school btw

[@TheNurseNook]

It’s not a necessity but it would definitely boost your resume

[@Ms-yc6su]

Thank you! I'm in my first block of school but I am really thinking of working in the ER for a year an then in the NICU. Idk if I could handle level 3 or 4 though. How do nurses deal with baby fatalities especially if they are very nurturing loving women who have had and love their own kids? I don't know if I could handle loosing babies. I would want the opportunity to help heal them but I don't know if I could handle the loses.

[@TheNurseNook]

You have to have a very rigid separation between work & personal, leave everything at the door

[@sophiamerrick4641]

Faith in God…those babies are in heaven :)

[@katherinel3399]

This is unrelated, but I’m wondering how you balance taking care of your dog when you work long hours? I also work long hours and I’m really interested in adopting, but I’m trying to figure out how to take care of him during the day.

[@simonewade1406]

Love your shirt! Where did you get it? 😍

[@samanthagilbert412]

You should do a video on comparing nicu to gen peds!! I’m trying to decide if I want to start on peds med surg or NICU/ PICU as a new grad :)

[@albany7649]

same!! That would be very helpful💖

[@shayb2280]

Oh yeah that would be a good video maybe to collaborate with a gen peds nurse. I don’t know much about how peds nursing is yet.

[@hopesands2381]

definitely don't recommend picu/nicu as a new grad! it's rough out here girl lol

[@samanthagilbert412]

@@hopesands2381 why do you say that 😂

[@imaginDaydream]

I’m an er nurse. I just took a job at a level 3 nicu. I wanted something new. I honestly have no idea if I will love it or not but I would like to know what extra steps I can take to learn more before I go. I have about a month before I leave the er. What she i start reading?? Or watching?? I want to do my best and I understand this will be a big learning curve. Thanks for your help. Also, I’m doing nights, how do you find time to workout??????

[@aleyapayton1307]

Could you do a video on the intensity on the level 1 NICU?

[@brihtbrat192]

Does Incredible Health apply to only USA Nurses? Or Canadian Nurses as well?

[@akirakitana9260]

If you guys are a pre-nursing student who would like experience in mother baby(well baby) & NICU, I’m a newborn hearing screener who works in mother baby & NICU. You really just need ur BLS/CPR FIRST AID and some type of experience in the medical field or with kids! I have both with nannying & emt and cna school. Like going to school for nursing or cna or emt or pre nursing & nursing school. Anything with a passion for the medical field. You do have to be vaccinated & all your vaccines up to date also! I love this job. It’s a hate and love type of job but it’s so worth it for experience as a student before being an actual nursing student!! We carry babies & screen their hearing. Days can get overwhelming but it’s sooo worth it in the end! I wanted to be an aesthetic or plastics nurse and honestly I am loving the NICU! I’m learning sooo much in both NICU and Mother-baby

[@CHIMI365]

I haven't watched the video all the way through yet so idk if you answered this question, but can an nicu nurse also be a travel nurse?

[@darlinemedina8559]

The state of Florida doesn’t recognize level IV, our NICU goes up to level III. We get a lot of ECMO, cooking babies, babies on dialysis. I didn’t know there was a level IV NICU. Congratulations on your journey into the NICU! I don’t regret my decision switching to the NICU at all. You won’t regret it either!

[@angelizdelgado185]

Actually Florida does have level 4 NICU centers! There is 3 different ones within 30 minutes from me

[@peaceloveandsunflowers]

So Beautiful!!!!

[@owenwright6044]

Is it generally more difficult to get a nicu job as a male nurse? I'm a junior in nursing school and I really liked my nicu clinical rotation, it was my favorite area of nursing so far. I am sure it depends on my area but any insight is appreciated!

[@moniquegyampo9517]

We need more male NICU nurses!

[@simplystunninglu]

I am in school to become a nicu nurse now as we speak

[@eryccasanders9741]

What website or association would I be able to find the STABLE course and NRP courses through?

[@Immortallica]

Do you have to have different degrees in order to get on different levels? I’m looking to go to school for nursing!

[@riamalderbass8634]

Thank you for this helpful video xo

[@juliza-tc8jl]

I really want to be a NICU nurse but I will be a new-grad. Any advice on standing out?

[@sprinx99]

In a level 4 NICU right now from adult ICU, my unit is a lot of feeder growers every 2-4hrs. I am bored out of my mind. They will not let new to nicu into higher acuity until 6-8 months. Unsure if I should stay.

[@sarafernandez7785]

I work in a level 3 nicu, so wondering how the adjustment has been?

[@MissAzzure]

So from what times are your shifts since they are 12 hours long? I want to go into NICU , 12 hour shifts are really long

[@BishimDeja]

That’s awesome you got into that department. Question, are you black? I only asked because other nurses have scared me saying that they only give black nurses jobs in med surge and other harder areas 😩

[@HOOSIE6]

Would you ever consider becoming an NNP?

[@bartj1940]

You need a degree in pediatric nurse to work in NICU or a degree in nursing is enough?

[@asferguson2010]

Are nicu admissions super hard or exhausting ? Or difficult... how much admissions do u have as an assignment in a week averagely

[@angelacuxchan8158]

When I was born I had to stay in the nicu so I would love to be the one to help baby’s

[@ayonay12]

Omg I can’t decide L&D or NICU 😭

[@moniqueanthony9938]

What is a nicu nurse salary ? And are those 12 hour shifts every day of the week ?

[@hihihilindi2523]

I'm 18yr old .Ya i can care for sick babies because by god's grace he gave me such opportunities and chance to handle paralysed puppies , birds in really horrible conditions like for 6-7 years in my home country .. so i got used to deadth sadness the whole process 😢❤.. I wish i get into nicu my dream job...

[@niceeslice3415]

my dream swere to become a NICU nurse. i then got pregnant in highschool with my first child kept trying to go back to school and failed. just had my second. Itll always be a dream though

[@miahamilton7219]

Does the levels get payed more? For ex does level 1 get more money that level 4

[@madirose5188]

Hi so i’m wondering if anyone can help, if im working as a nicu nurse will i still have time for my own kids or will i be swamped with work. I just want to be able to still have a healthy relationship with family outside of work.

[@imaginDaydream]

I didn’t get a good preceptor. I’m not type a. I want to be a good nicu nurse! Please help! 😢 how can I make me better. I don’t mean to be negative but this job is so hard and the training was bad. How can I be better!? AND eat lunch!? ❤ thank you for ANY HELP

[@jayna8370]

Can CNA’s use increablie health

[@christy1353]

Watched this whole video even though I’ve been a NICU nurse for 3 years lol my unit is level 3 and we do dialysis! Just not ECMO. Those go to PICU

[@TheNurseNook]

Thanks for clarifying!

[@tumiretimberlake1624]

Hi all! I hope someone can help me get an answer to this question: Can I work in the Nicu if I have just an associates degree in nursing? I’m getting ready to go to school for Nursing🙂 Thanks!

[@stephanievega939]

Yes you absolutely can! Search for new grad residency programs in your area, I applied for one in my area and I am accepting a position in the NICU as a new grad with just my ADN (working for my BSN)!

[@kkingdom2378]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nursejones63]

What made you want to do babies? Did you thin about trying ICU? I’m between nicu and icu. I love the adults but in this day of time I see a lot of doctors giving up on adults in their critical state while I’m ped’s/neonatal I saw doctors go over and beyond for the babies. I’m torn between the two but I do know I want to do critical care.

[@rine4943]

Go to NICU! I have almost four years of adult ICU experience and I am applying to NICU.

[@jessicaftw9564]

My main reason for going into NICU is because I have back problems. I can’t be lifting and Turing adults…

[@latonyahall2086]

So do u pick your own level or u have to go with what the hospital is hiring for?

[@stephanievega939]

It depends on what level NICU that hospital has

[@domdom27939]

I can’t wait to get my RN

[@fRieNdlytravelers]

Awe best of luck girly! -Kris

[@michaeljohnson5268]

I know that you don't know me and i bet you don't like me because you what I said to you and about you so im on here so I can apologize to you and your fans because i am very sorry for everything I have done to you i started watching you on here to get to know you because you do something in your life that only angel do and that is healing sick kids with every part of your life style because it takes a toll on your emotional and physical life because you care about them kid as your own i know you might not like me because of what I have said about you but I am saying this straight to you i am so so very sorry i hope you will forgive me because I was stupid and upset with things and i took them out on you and i shouldn't have because you not the one who did anything to me and i just wanted you to know that everything that I am telling you is coming from me heart God told me that if someone that can make kid laugh and play and help them though everything that they have then you should pray for them so they can feel it in their heart so that what I have been doing praying for you to help them and give them every opportunity to make sure they grow up the way god wants them to healthy so please forgive me for everything i hope you can see it in your heart to see that im not bad i was just upset because my heart was hurting but that is no reason to hurt you and im sorry

[@maddiehancock2014]

All these acronyms and she only explained what one is 😭

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[@dadboii9819]

Which university did you attend to?

[@michaeljohnson5268]

Please don't im and trying so hard to apologize to you but you won't give me a chance because I know i wrote on your page to say how sorry I am for everything i hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me for everything im sorry that i hurt you but you don't care what I have to say to you or anything else but im sorry you feel that way because all i wanted to do is make a friend and tell you how sorry I was for everything

[@jeanjuniorjacques9772]

Don't go there yet cherie. Take an other option ok cherie. Mr B love you and to be with you immediately ok amour. Make my next steps. I'm in vacation for you already. It's my life and my families together amour!👂👂🤔

[@michaeljohnson5268]

Please don't do this to me because of before I just want you to know how bad I feel about everything I said to you and I want to tell you face to face just how sorry I am please by god is my witness im so sorry i hurt you

[@carmin9550]

Jesus saves 😊

[@des.14]

I'm going into my junior year of highschool and I have been very drawn to becoming a nicu nurse for a while. If anyone has any tips on classes they recommend taking I would appreciate it. 🥰