What It's Like to Be a NICU Nurse
NICU nursing: micro preemies, family communication, the long stays.
NICU has unique pace, sometimes weeks with same family. Emotional intensity sustained over time.
Patient population
Premature infants 23+ weeks (Level III/IV). Term infants with complications. Surgical patients.
Family-centered care
Parents at bedside often. Communication critical. Teaching for discharge.
Hard parts
Loss. Long stays. Withdrawal of care decisions. Family dynamics.
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