You did it! You finally completed all your studies and papers, and you are ready to take on the world as a neonatal nurse practitioner. The only thing standing in your way to add those beautiful initials after your name is a test. One little exam. The National Certification Corporation [...]
Neonatal nursing is one of the most rewarding and noble professions. Having a baby in the NICU is probably one of the most terrifying experiences a family could go through. During it all, the NICU nurse is there every step of the way. Through all the ups and downs, the [...]
The signs and reminders are everywhere. Wash Your Hands! There are jingles and timers to help you do it long enough. Hand sanitizer dispensers are conveniently placed in convenient areas, and so are little handwashing sinks. You probably could recite the five steps to a perfect handwash, because after all, [...]
No, it’s not a bad dream, and neither have you gone back in time to seventh grade. Workplace cliques are a reality that we all must face... even in the NICU. It can be hard navigating the playing field at times no matter if you're new to the unit or [...]
