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Where I See Myself Post-Graduation
Where I See Myself Post-Graduation
Beds in the NICU
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
The NICU is a nursery in the hospital that provides around-the-clock care to premature, ill, or injured newborns, in which a nurse cares for. NICU nurse responsibilities include administering care to newborn infants residing in the NICU, running various medical tests and providing support to families as needed.
Labor & Delivery RN
Labor & Delivery RN
A labor and delivery nurse's job is to provide care and support for pregnant women and their babies during labor, delivery, and the postpartum period. They also monitor fetal and maternal health, administer medications, assist with pain management, and offer emotional guidance throughout the labor and delivery process, ensuring the well-being of both the mother and the baby.
Mother and new baby
My Career Research
My Career Research
A nurse working very closely with a baby in the NICU.
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Some of the personal characteristics of someone in this career include:
critical thinking
teamwork
communication
compassion
empathy
NICU nurses monitor vital signs, administer medications and treatments, assist with procedures, and provide developmental care to promote growth and bonding.
To be a NICU nurse, you must first obtain a BSN, pass the NCLEX-RN exam, then gain specialized training like the Critical Care RN (Neonatal) Certification (CRCRN).
A NICU nurse can typically expect a salary between $60,000 - $130,000 annually. One of the most rewarding features for a NICU nurse is the opportunity to travel as a "travel nurse".
A typical work setting would be in the NICU of the hospital.
The projected outlook for NICU nurses is a 12% growth rate by 2028. This is approximately 203,200 job openings for RNs every year.
Labor & Delivery
Labor & Delivery
Labor and Delivery nurses must be able to empathize with their patients' situations and deliver care with compassion and sensitivity.
These nurses must have strong communication skills, have the ability to remain calm under pressure, critical thinking, and a deep understanding of obstetrics and neonatal care to navigate the unpredictable nature of childbirth.
To be a Labor and Delivery nurse, you must first obtain either an ADN or a BSN, pass the NCLEX-RN exam, and then gain specialized training like the Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) training.
A Labor and Delivery nurse can typically expect a salary between $63,000 - $100,000 per year. One of the most rewarding features for a Labor and Delivery nurse is the opportunity to travel as a "travel nurse".
The typical work setting would be the Labor and Delivery department of the hospital.
The projected outlook for Labor and Delivery nurses is a 7% growth rate by 2030, faster than the average across all occupations.
A nurse about to check baby's vitals.
How I Plan to Get there
How I Plan to Get there
Nursing Notes
Utilize Support
Utilize Support
Use a student resource to succeed academically (MAC, BEPKO resource center, writing center, etc.).
Establish a study group.
Attend professor office hours.
Pass classes.
Grow Within My Community
Grow Within My Community
Begin networking with my instructors and peers.
Update my ePortfolio.
Volunteer at healthcare related institutions.
Pass classes.
A picture of an example of an internship
Nursing Notes
Learn Everyday
Learn Everyday
Continue to job shadow/intern.
Continue to volunteer.
Become a TA for my favorite class.
Pass classes.
Almost to Graduation
Almost to Graduation
Internship or career shadow.
Pass classes.
Become an RN.
Work in the NICU!
An example of a job shadowing opportunity
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