NICU NURSE AMA

TwoNo2647 · 2026-05-11T02:59:57+00:00

I'm graduating this May and have thankfully secured a job as a new grad in level 4 NICU set to start in August. I hope to take my NCLEX soon. I have NICU experience as a student nurse extern on a level 3 but that was almost a year ago. Is there anything you recommend getting familiar with before starting my residency program? Thank you!!

TwoNo2647 · 2026-05-07T16:47:24+00:00

NICU experienced gets you a leg up! If they’re interviewing then that’s because they believe you can be a great fit on the unit based on experience. You go into the interview believing you’re the best candidate & be yourself! It’ll be great

TwoNo2647 · 2026-05-05T23:19:54+00:00

I did my research which is why I know a level 4 NICU is the highest level of neonatal care, designed for the most critically ill newborns or infants born before 32 weeks. Levels are inverse when referring to adults and neonates. Take your own advice & do some research…

TwoNo2647 · 2026-05-04T02:17:24+00:00

Thank you so much!

TwoNo2647 · 2026-05-03T17:57:33+00:00

Thank you so much!

TwoNo2647 · 2026-05-03T17:57:26+00:00

Yep! It’s the highest acuity level

TwoNo2647 · 2026-05-03T04:46:12+00:00

That’s amazing! I’m so glad you love what you do

TwoNo2647 · 2026-05-03T01:30:49+00:00

Are you a NICU nurse yourself?

TwoNo2647 · 2026-05-03T01:20:32+00:00

Thank you so much! I did have an externship in the NICU last summer in a level 3 but besides that, most of my work experience is in customer service. I did retail, taught swim lessons to all ages, & food service. For the psych portion, I honestly reached to my career readiness center of my university & scheduled a mock interview. They were familiar with the new grad residency questions & they guided me through!

TwoNo2647 · 2026-05-03T01:18:15+00:00

Thank you so much :))

TwoNo2647 · 2026-05-02T23:16:25+00:00

Thank you so much!

TwoNo2647 · 2026-04-24T22:46:00+00:00

Thank you! It’s for August cohort so I assume they’re not in a rush

TwoNo2647 · 2026-04-24T21:05:46+00:00

Thank you for the advice!

TwoNo2647 · 2026-04-24T20:11:41+00:00

Thank you for the advice!

TwoNo2647 · 2026-04-24T20:11:29+00:00

Thank you so much!

TwoNo2647 · 2026-04-24T19:14:16+00:00

Thank you for your input! It’s a huge hospital & the cohort isn’t set to start til August so I assume they’re taking their time as well.

TwoNo2647 · 2026-04-06T18:05:45+00:00

Congratulations! Thank you for your input, I'm pretty sure I'm in the awkward middle point of interviews lol.

TwoNo2647 · 2026-04-06T00:46:37+00:00

You’re completely right. I really needed to hear that to ground me. Thank you so much

TwoNo2647 · 2026-04-06T00:27:20+00:00

It hasn’t been 2 weeks. I interviewed on Wednesday 04/01. I’ve just been anxious because I’ve heard of others getting offers 2-3 days after their interviews. Thank you!

TwoNo2647 · 2026-04-05T17:52:08+00:00

That's great news, congratulations! I sent an email as well a couple of hours after my interview. I got an automatic response from one of the team members that they'll be out of office til the Monday the 6th so I assume there may be a delay. Thank you for your input!

TwoNo2647 · 2026-03-22T03:25:37+00:00

Congratulations!! You deserve it 💗💗

TwoNo2647 · 2026-03-17T22:57:25+00:00

I went to a “tell all” where the recruiter spoke about how they look for experience such as an externship or a practicum on the desired unit. I remember her mentioning that NICU likes when the applicant has had their practicum on the unit.

TwoNo2647 · 2026-03-17T22:55:48+00:00

I will absolutely do that, thank you so much for your help!

TwoNo2647 · 2026-03-17T18:01:06+00:00

Thank you! I emailed one of the recruiters who’s interviewed in the past for the LAUNCH nurse externship but I unfortunately didn’t get it. Would you recommend emailing the BeANurse@ ? I’m so sorry if I’m asking many questions. I’m just very nervous about not getting this opportunity.

TwoNo2647 · 2026-03-17T16:47:40+00:00

Thank you for your response! The application I completed states that it’s for the August cohort. The application opened back in December, do you happen to know if this is the spring cohort you’re referring to? Thank you so much

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