When someone assumes NICU nursing is simple or just about holding babies, itâs clear they donât understand the reality of this field. NICU nursing demands precision and vigilance. A 5ml flush can result in cerebral palsy or irreversible damage. We perform emergency neonatal resuscitation (NRP), manage ECMO (extracorporeal membrane oxygenation), CRRT (continuous renal replacement therapy), and care for critically ill infants with complex congenital anomalies, surgical needs, premature neonates with complex needs and risk factors (NEC, ROP, Perforation, CLD). We must identify subtle clinical changes that can mean the difference between morbidity or mortality. Beyond medical interventions, we navigate deeply challenging psychosocial dynamicsâfoster cases, parental mental health, and, at times, the profound grief of losing a child. Tasks like zipping a body bag for a newborn are not uncommon in this line of work. NICU nursing is not for the faint of heart. It is a highly specialized, demanding role requiring resilience, expertise, and unwavering dedication to the most vulnerable patients. And as @nicunerd stated âweâre traumatized and will throw down đđâď¸â follow @nicuity to learn more and start your career on a solid note! So you arenât blind sided
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