Whether you're a NICU newbie or a seasoned bedside boss, your career has so much room to grow—and no, it doesn't mean leaving the unit or becoming a manager (unless you want to!). This week we’re talking about fun, practical, and inspiring ways to level up as a NICU nurse
This week we're covering a foundational NICU nursing skill: peripheral IV insertion in neonates. Whether you're a new NICU nurse or an experienced preceptor, this post walks through how to set yourself up for success before the poke—and what to watch for after.
This week’s NICU nursing education topic is all about Late Preterm Infants – Part 2, where we dive into care for babies born between 34 and 36 6/7 weeks. Late preterms may not need a long NICU stay, but they still require thoughtful, developmentally appropriate care—especially when it comes to IV access, feeding, and discharge planning.
This week we’re focusing on Late Preterm Infants, Part 1. These are the babies born between 34⁰⁄₇ and 36⁶⁄₇ weeks — and while they may look like full-term newborns, their physiology tells a different story.