In the NICU environment, there are many tools and technologies that allow you to provide the highest level of care to the most vulnerable patients. While NICUs are better equipped to ensure top-notch treatment than ever before, there’s always room for advancements that can offer even better care. Here, we [...]
Whether you’re a recent neonatal nurse practitioner graduate or a seasoned NNP with decades of experience, working with a recruiter can streamline the job search process at any stage in your career. Recruiters offer compelling benefits that can make the transition to your next role smoother and simpler. And the [...]
Long shifts for nurses are standard in most hospitals. According to a 2022 study of 577 hospitals, up to 80% of nurses work 12-hour shifts. But just because it’s become the accepted schedule for nursing professionals, that doesn’t necessarily make it the best. Are 12-hour shifts really working? Here’s what the [...]
Whether you’re a recent graduate or a veteran nurse with years of experience, you bring unique qualities to the table that healthcare organizations value. But to win an interview with your target employer, you’ll need to impress them on paper first by crafting a detailed, organized resume that stands out [...]
Knowing the number of NICU beds within a community helps healthcare systems understand trends and anticipate needs for the workforce and other resources. Unfortunately, pinpointing precise NICU data can be challenging; currently, there is no updated, comprehensive registry for all NICUs across the country. Further, there are many types of [...]
Several healthcare-related laws were passed throughout the U.S., some of which could affect your role as an NNP. As 2023 draws to a close and we look ahead to 2024, here are some recently proposed or passed legislative changes that all healthcare professionals should be aware of. Legislation Passed in [...]
If you’re an NNP, keeping up with the field’s changing educational requirements is important to your career. Here, we take a look into how the educational landscape may change for NNPs in the coming years. Traditional Educational Requirements for NNPs Traditionally, prospective NNPs would first obtain their Bachelor’s of Science [...]
Preterm birth affects up to one in ten infants born in the U.S., though there are many other conditions that may warrant a stay in the NICU. To ensure the best quality of care for infants requiring specialized medical attention, researchers leverage patient-oriented neonatology investigators (PONI). This initiative emphasizes the [...]
In healthcare, locum tenens refers to a temporary assignment that can last for several days, or in some cases, up to a year or longer. The term is Latin for “holding one’s place,” which is why many hospitals with short-term needs will recruit locum tenens NNPs for their NICUs, though [...]
The role of the neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) is still fairly new in healthcare. The earliest NICUs were only developed in the mid-1900s, and it wasn’t until the 1970s that the first NNPs first appeared in the U.S. As many of the pioneering NNPs have reached or are approaching retirement [...]
