Benefits Of Becoming A NICU RN
REALITY OF
BECOMING A
NICU RN
MACKENZIE VANDERFELTZ
12/15/2014
INTRODUCTION
Everyone deserves a chance at life. My goal in life is to hear someone say, “Thank you for giving my baby a chance at life”. I believe that becoming a NICU RN will fulfill that goal. Not everyday will be rainbows and butterflies, but I am up for that challenge. This will be the most difficult thing that I will have ever done, but also the most rewarding.
HOW TO BECOME A
NICU RN
Undergraduate degree from a two year program or a four year university. Masters degree or a doctoral degree must then be pursued.
Training will then be established.
Clinical Settings
Skill Labs
Real World
Then you must pass the NCLEX exam to receive your state license
(internalbody.com)
PRO’S
Steady Increase, ensures job security.
Hardly any physical demand
Bond with families
CON’S
Learning to cope with losses
Ethical issues
Overwhelming pressure from those surrounding you.
Psychologically it can wear on you.
LIVES OF THE FAMILIES YOU
WILL IMPACT
Forever in the memory of your patients family.
You’re the lifeline to answering questions and concerns. The creation of unforgettable bonds.
Gaining trust with families of patients may lead to good intel.
THE REAL NICU
The NICU is hard, but yet its wonderful. THE REAL NICU
The NICU is scary, and yet it’s adorable. THE REAL NICU
The NICU is noisy, and yet it’s inspiring. THE REAL NICU
The NICU is heartbreaking, and yet it restores faith in humanity.
CONCLUSION
Becoming a NICU RN can be stressful and waning on you mentally and physically, but also the most rewarding thing you have ever taken on in your lifetime. Granting someone the chance at life is worth more than words can even try to
communicate.
BECOMING A
NICU RN
MACKENZIE VANDERFELTZ
12/15/2014
INTRODUCTION
Everyone deserves a chance at life. My goal in life is to hear someone say, “Thank you for giving my baby a chance at life”. I believe that becoming a NICU RN will fulfill that goal. Not everyday will be rainbows and butterflies, but I am up for that challenge. This will be the most difficult thing that I will have ever done, but also the most rewarding.
HOW TO BECOME A
NICU RN
Undergraduate degree from a two year program or a four year university. Masters degree or a doctoral degree must then be pursued.
Training will then be established.
Clinical Settings
Skill Labs
Real World
Then you must pass the NCLEX exam to receive your state license
(internalbody.com)
PRO’S
Steady Increase, ensures job security.
Hardly any physical demand
Bond with families
CON’S
Learning to cope with losses
Ethical issues
Overwhelming pressure from those surrounding you.
Psychologically it can wear on you.
LIVES OF THE FAMILIES YOU
WILL IMPACT
Forever in the memory of your patients family.
You’re the lifeline to answering questions and concerns. The creation of unforgettable bonds.
Gaining trust with families of patients may lead to good intel.
THE REAL NICU
The NICU is hard, but yet its wonderful. THE REAL NICU
The NICU is scary, and yet it’s adorable. THE REAL NICU
The NICU is noisy, and yet it’s inspiring. THE REAL NICU
The NICU is heartbreaking, and yet it restores faith in humanity.
CONCLUSION
Becoming a NICU RN can be stressful and waning on you mentally and physically, but also the most rewarding thing you have ever taken on in your lifetime. Granting someone the chance at life is worth more than words can even try to
communicate.