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Tori Meskin MSN RNC-NIC 01 About Me I started working as a Registered Nurse in 2013. I now have over 10 years of neonatal and pediatric critical care experience. Over the years, I’ve learned valuable lessons and formed meaningful connections with coworkers, patients, and their families that will affect the rest of my life! I share many of these insights with you here :) 03 Experience I have served as a specialty NICU & Pediatric Critical Care RN serving patients in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. In these positions, I’ve provided direct patient care, leadership, consultation, education and patient care management expertise for the complex neonatal & pediatric patient populations. In each position, I’ve focused on mentoring fellow NICU RNs in my unit and those around the globe. My diversified clinical experiences have helped make me the nurse I am today! 02 Education I graduated from The University of Arizona (beardown) with a dual major in Nursing and Psychology. Currently, I am working towards my Master’s Degree in Nursing Leadership. 04 Experience I am trained to work in specialized areas, including Small Baby Units, and Surgical NICUs (treating cardiothoracic, gastrointestinal, neurosurgical, and congenital anomalies). I’ve also worked as part of a clinical Body Cooling Team, protecting tiny babies and helping them recover after a difficult birth. More about Tori we love the juice 05 NICUity Cofounder In 2024, I launched my own company –NICUity. I created this company with a goal of empowering NICU professionals through comprehensive support, education, and innovation, while fostering confidence and competence for delivering exceptional care to NICU patients and their families. Check out our website , which is chock full of NICU provider tools, education, and resources! 07 Podcast In March 2020, I founded The Cellfie Show , a podcast dedicated to sharing stories from all angles of healthcare. On our show, we interview health professionals, entrepreneurs, innovative businesses, homeopathic practitioners, addiction specialists, therapists & coaches, social media personalities, mental health specialists, patient and family perspectives, and people of interest, learning from their journeys in life and on the job. 06 Social Media I began blogging in 2018 and became an ambassador for Brave Beginnings a non-profit organization whose mission is to ensure ventilators and essential neonatal equipment are available to newborns in critical need. I was featured on their 2019 PSA with John Cena to help bring awareness to their mission. 08 Keynote Speaker I began keynote speaking in 2022 and have had the honor of presenting at NANN, the Audrey Harries Foundation of Neonal Nurses, and contributing on panels at NeoHeart. Nurse Blog There are few places to find support, information or insight into the real nursing world. Most blogs out there aren’t able to show a comprehensive picture of what it’s like for us at work and off the job! With Tips From Tori, I wanted to bring you a bit of nursing advice & real life fun as well. I hope you have as much fun reading it as I did writing it. take me there LATEST ON THE BLOG Nurse Tori ALL BLOGS What Does a NICU Nurse Do? A Career Guide What exactly is NICU nursing? Here, we provide an overview of the position, key job duties, & provide tips on how to become a NICU nurse. 49 3 likes. Post not marked as liked 3 - EXCLUSIVE NURSE CONTENT Hot Tips for Nurses Starting in the NICU! Whether you have landed your job in the NICU, are a new grad or an experienced nurse, thinking about applying to nursing school, in the 8,732 15 likes. Post not marked as liked 15 - EXCLUSIVE NURSE CONTENT 55 New Grad Nurse Tips! So, you are a new NICU Nurse! Congrats & welcome the “The Real” Nursing NICU World. Bedside Nursing can be different! Here are a few tips! 3,610 17 likes. Post not marked as liked 17 - EXCLUSIVE NURSE CONTENT How to Land Your Dream Job as a NICU Nurse: 14 Hot Tips Want to become a NICU nurse but having a tough time navigating the job market? These 14 tips can help you kickstart a successful career. 10,645 22 likes. Post not marked as liked 22 - EXCLUSIVE NURSE CONTENT NICU Resources and CEUs Every Nurse Needs to Know About Finding trustworthy educational materials can be tough for NICU professionals. Here, we’ve compiled a list of the top resources and courses. 9,534 25 likes. Post not marked as liked 25 - EXCLUSIVE NURSE CONTENT 12 NURSE INTERVIEW TIPS & TRICKS! After spending much time applying for jobs I have certainly had my fill of Nurse Interviews. Here are some Interview Tips and Tricks! 7,370 24 likes. Post not marked as liked 24 Nurse Tori EXCLUSIVE NURSE CONTENT NICU Nurse 101...What is the NICU REALLY LIKE? We take care of the tiniest, and often, sickest humans in the hospital. It is important to understand that premature infants are not only... 7,393 21 likes. Post not marked as liked 21 Nurse Tori ALL BLOGS Chic Moody Bathroom Upgrade DIY Moody Bathroom Makeover 105 6 likes. Post not marked as liked 6 - ALL BLOGS NICU Nurse Continuing Education If you are a nurse, nursing student, nursing assistant or tech, respiratory therapist, pre-hospital provider or physician, then you NEED to 606 6 likes. Post not marked as liked 6 get the tips I accept terms & conditions LET'S DO THIS Thanks for joining the squad! Tori Meskin has been a dedicated clinician since 2012, working in acute care and inpatient NICU settings in Southern California. She holds a National NICU Nurse Certification (RNC-NIC) and has extensive experience as a travel NICU nurse. Tori is a sponsored MSN student at Capella University and a Brave Beginnings Ambassador. She recently launched NICUity, a company dedicated to empowering NICU professionals with education, bedside tools, and resources. Follow her journey as she navigates the NICU world, married life, and new motherhood, all while juggling work, school, and content creation. Discover her top-notch tips and tricks at www.tipsfromtori.com or contact her at tipsfromtorimanagement@gmail.com .

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THE Cellfie Show A Weekly Dose of Sweet & Salty ​ Two nurses talking "off the clock," about healthcare, self care, and everything in between. Together, Tori Meskin & Sam Manassero bring you the unedited and unfiltered truth of working in the medical field. Their unmatched chemistry and sassy banter makes the show as entertaining as it is informative. With over 17 years of combined nursing experience, these two share hot tips and explore taboo topics, helping listeners witness the aspects of the medical world that are rarely discussed. Tori and Sam interview healthcare providers, innovators, brands, and businesses to help listeners get the raw and honest truth! These are podcast episodes you won’t want to miss ! THE HOSTS Meet The Cellfie Show co-hosts, Tori + Sam. They started off as co-workers in the NICU and quickly became close friends. They bonded over working night shifts and the fact that their fathers are both Southern CA farmers. They have unmatched chemistry, bringing you their sassy banter and 17 years of collective nursing experience. EPISODES TORI MESKIN BSN RNC-NIC Co-Host My name is Tori Meskin (known on instagram as @nurse.tori_)! I graduated from the university of Arizona in 2012 (#beardown), where I obtained my BSN. I then landed my first job as a new grad in a Southern California Level IV NICU. Since that first job, I’ve been a NICU nurse, travel nurse, and pediatric critical care float pool nurse, working in a variety of NICUs and pediatric units. I am currently working on my MSN in Leadership and enjoy sharing my grad school journey with you all. My passion as a content creator for my Blog "Tips From Tori'' is what inspired me to start "The Cellfie Show" Podcast in 2020. This has been an amazing experience and being a podcaster has become one of my biggest passions. I'm excited for the growth of "The Cellfie Show" and can’t wait for more laughs with my best friends and co-host! We hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoy developing these episodes for you! SAM MANASSERO MSN RNC-NIC, C-NPT Co-Host Hi! I’m Samantha Manassero or better known on instagram as @heysamanthaa. I graduated with my BSN in 2011 and started my career in a new graduate RN Residency program at a Level IV NICU. I completed my MSN in Leadership in 2016 and began teaching nursing school at local Universities. After 7 years in the NICU I became an Emergency Flight/Transport nurse, an absolute dream job! I spend my free time training for powerlifting competitions, being the best dog & plant mom, and sharing my life through my Instagram. I am an advocate for eliminating the stigma surrounding mental health and am excited to use the podcasting platform to discuss topics that empower and uplift each other. Joining the Cellfie Show as Co-Host has been an amazing opportunity and I am excited for future growth and continued success! THE CELLFIE SHOW TOPICS HOT Takes & TABOO Topics. Providers & Innovators. Specialties & People of Interest. Relationships. Body Image. Burnout. Death & Grief. Mental Health. Healthcare Policy. Modern Day Healthcare Insights. ​ REviews 800,OOO+ Downloads 100 + shows. 500+ 5 star Reviews Guests Healthcare Providers. Entrepreneurs. Nurses. Doctors. Surgeons. Specialists. Brands. Innovative Businesses. Therapists. Advocates.

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Hey There! I'm Tori Meskin BSN RNC-NIC ​ Nurse. Blogger. Podcaster. ​ Welcome To Tips From Tori. My zesty blog With an informative & trendy side of the medical field. scroll ABOUT ​ ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡ ​ Over the years, I’ve used this blog to share my personal and professional experiences with you and give insight into the opportunities and challenges of life in the nursing field. As I’ve grown and developed as a clinician, so has this brand. I’m proud to have collaborated with some of the biggest names in healthcare, developing creative and informative content to educate and empower providers of all levels. ​ Despite our significant growth, our simple goal remains the same: to support new and experienced nurses in finding confidence and happiness in all that they do. Here, you can find high-quality nurse resources, behind-the-scenes snapshots, premium NICU-specific content, lifestyle and beauty hacks, and everything in between. ​ Welcome to Tips From Tori. We’re so glad you’re here. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ STALK TORI Like all nurses, I strive to define myself by more than just my professional role . I am a wife, nurse, self-taught blogger, self-care enthusiast, jalapeño margarita mixologist, small-town farmer's daughter, nacho connoisseur, and hold a fierce "put your blinders on" mentality while bringing fun and excitement to the focused work that I do. Welcome to all things nurse life, beauty, lifestyle, fashion, & (yes) fun. Let's get real - it can be challenging to find honest and authentic support in the healthcare world. We all know that nursing is more than just understanding the science and providing compassionate clinical care. It's about connecting with our medical community, supporting our patients and families we care for, and finding fulfillment in the tiny wins. So let's spice it up and continue to grow together! XO Tori ALL BLOGS What Does a NICU Nurse Do? A Career Guide 49 EXCLUSIVE NURSE CONTENT Hot Tips for Nurses Starting in the NICU! 8,732 EXCLUSIVE NURSE CONTENT 55 New Grad Nurse Tips! 3,610 EXCLUSIVE NURSE CONTENT How to Land Your Dream Job as a NICU Nurse: 14 Hot Tips 10,645 EXCLUSIVE NURSE CONTENT NICU Resources and CEUs Every Nurse Needs to Know About 9,534 EXCLUSIVE NURSE CONTENT 12 NURSE INTERVIEW TIPS & TRICKS! 7,370 1 2 Nurse Tori x Elliot Young Elliot Young Fine Jewelry is created on the premise of making an impact while doing what they love! I have teamed up with EY a company founded by two women on a mission to make an impact! Together, we created this small collection of timeless,14K Gold pieces that can be worn in any setting. ​ The Hamsa and an Evil Eye, are protective signs and believed to bring its owner happiness, luck, health, peace, and good fortune. And the Beaded Necklace brings strength, wisdom, power, and energy. The Threaders and Hoops are great everyday lightweight earrings that combine style with wearability. They are fine Jewelry pieces and will maintain their shine through shifts, showers, and daily wear. ​ When you use my IMPACT CODE on these two necklaces and two pairs of earrings at checkout: NURSETORI25 you will get 25% off AND Elliot Young will donate 5% to one of my favorite orgs: Brave Beginnings ​ A foundation which helps support NICUs provide essential equipment to hospitals in need. I hope you wear these with good fortune. Sending you heath and happiness! XO Tori SHOP THE COLLECTION PREMIUM NURSE CONTENT EXCLUSIVE ACCESS to CAREER TOOLS & RESOURCES. THE COMPLETE NURSE INTERVIEW GUIDE. NICU NURSE INSIGHTS & MORE. complete with all of my HOT tips & tricks to land your dream job. TAKE ME THERE To play, press and hold the enter key. To stop, release the enter key. get the tips I accept terms & conditions ♡♡♡ LET'S DO THIS! ♡♡♡ Tips & Tricks on the Way!

Welcome to MY PREMIUM NURSE CONTENT This is my EXCLUSIVE blog content curated to help you in your Nurse journey! From NICU Nurse career resources, to Nurse Interview Tricks, Portfolio curation, New Grad Nurse Tips, & everything in between, I have compiled all of my BEST content here for you to help land that dream job! ​ ​ ​ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ♡ ​ ​ I truly hope these provide invaluable insight, education, and resources to help you in your Nurse Journey! premium NICU Nurse Content Below EXCLUSIVE NURSE CONTENT Hot Tips for Nurses Starting in the NICU! Whether you have landed your job in the NICU, are a new grad or an experienced nurse, thinking about applying to nursing school, in the 8,732 views 0 comments 15 likes. Post not marked as liked 15 EXCLUSIVE NURSE CONTENT 55 New Grad Nurse Tips! So, you are a new NICU Nurse! Congrats & welcome the “The Real” Nursing NICU World. Bedside Nursing can be different! Here are a few tips! 3,610 views 1 comment 17 likes. Post not marked as liked 17 EXCLUSIVE NURSE CONTENT How to Land Your Dream Job as a NICU Nurse: 14 Hot Tips Want to become a NICU nurse but having a tough time navigating the job market? These 14 tips can help you kickstart a successful career. 10,645 views 0 comments 22 likes. Post not marked as liked 22 EXCLUSIVE NURSE CONTENT NICU Resources and CEUs Every Nurse Needs to Know About Finding trustworthy educational materials can be tough for NICU professionals. Here, we’ve compiled a list of the top resources and courses. 9,534 views 1 comment 25 likes. Post not marked as liked 25 EXCLUSIVE NURSE CONTENT 12 NURSE INTERVIEW TIPS & TRICKS! After spending much time applying for jobs I have certainly had my fill of Nurse Interviews. Here are some Interview Tips and Tricks! 7,370 views 1 comment 24 likes. Post not marked as liked 24 EXCLUSIVE NURSE CONTENT NICU Nurse 101...What is the NICU REALLY LIKE? We take care of the tiniest, and often, sickest humans in the hospital. It is important to understand that premature infants are not only... 7,393 views 2 comments 21 likes. Post not marked as liked 21 EXCLUSIVE NURSE CONTENT Nurse Portfolio 101 The job application process can be daunting. Trying to find the job, apply to the job, create that portfolio, interview, and try to land the 1,399 views 0 comments 9 likes. Post not marked as liked 9 Tori Meskin has been a dedicated clinician since 2012, working in acute care and inpatient NICU settings in Southern California. She holds a National NICU Nurse Certification (RNC-NIC) and has extensive experience as a travel NICU nurse. Tori is a sponsored MSN student at Capella University and a Brave Beginnings Ambassador. She recently launched NICUity, a company dedicated to empowering NICU professionals with education, bedside tools, and resources. Follow her journey as she navigates the NICU world, married life, and new motherhood, all while juggling work, school, and content creation. Discover her top-notch tips and tricks at www.tipsfromtori.com or contact her at tipsfromtorimanagement@gmail.com . GET THE TIPS INFO@TIPSFROMTORI.COM I 4733 Torrance Blvd #868 Torrance CA 90503 SIGN ME UP ♡ THANK YOU FOR SUBSCRIBING ♡

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My Professional Life as A Nurse ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡♡ Welcome to the most special corner of my website. For over 10+ years now I have been working bedside in the secret gem of a unit called the "Neonatal Intensive Care Unit." (NICU). After 4 years of collecting memories, experiences, & developing my career, finally mustered up the courage to start this blog. ​ ​ ​ scroll so you want to become a nicu nurse Becoming a nurse can be stressful — you’ll get different suggestions and opinions from professors, mentors, friends, and family members. All who believe that their way is the only way to success. The truth is that there isn’t one “best” way to get into NICU nursing. We all take different paths that best suit our personal needs, but like other parts of life, there are so many ways to get to a position where we feel fulfilled and successful. Here, I answer an array of the most frequently asked questions about becoming a NICU nurse and outline a few of the most common journeys coworkers and friends have taken to get to where they are in their career today. I outline some of the challenges you may face and provide tips I’ve learned along the way to help you become the strongest and happiest nurse you can be. scroll How do I Become A NICU Nurse? This is by far my most asked question. And a very loaded question at that! There are so many ways to become a NICU nurse and I have so many TIPS to offer you. ​ Topics including: How to become a NICU Nurse Interview & Portfolio Tips & Tricks Resources/Websites for hopeful & current NICU Nurses What is it REALLY like to be a NICU nurse? ​ I have created YOU Exclusive NICU Nurse Content & Resources. All of my best modern-day nurse insight & experiences, a collection of Level IV NICU education, curated blogs, with100+ hours of diligent research, podcast interviews, and more. scroll Nurse BloG Your Exclusive Nurse Tori Content I am stoked to bring you this content! These are my PREMIUM posts curated to help you in your Nurse journey! I have compiled all of my BEST content here for you!! TAKE ME THERE ♡ I WANT TO BE A NICU NURSE, BUT I'M NOT SURE WHERE TO START! After over 10 years of working bedside, I realized there were few places to go to really understand the nuances of the NICU nurse world. Most sites lack personal perspective and only really scratch the surface. This is a BIG piece of why I started my blog and have focused on curating this space just for you. Here are the BASICS for becoming a NICU nurse: ATTEND NURSING SCHOOL (ADN or BSN programs — BSN is preferred for most NICU RN new grad positions) PASS NCLEX EXAM (nursing boards) APPLY FOR NICU NURSE JOBS (these can include new graduate positions, fellowships, or general RN positions) ♡ WHAT CERTIFICATIONS DO YOU NEED TO WORK AS A NICU NURSE? To work bedside (as a NICU nurse) you need your Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN). Bachelors degrees (BSNs) are becoming preferred for most positions. This is the same degree that’s required for all other RN positions. While additional specialty certification isn’t always necessary to get a NICU job, it does make you more marketable and versatile — and sometimes comes with an extra pay differential. After getting a certain number of clinical hours in your NICU specialty as a bedside RN, you can sit for your RNC or CCRN certification. This involves sitting down and taking an online examination, much like the NCLEX. You can decide which certification is best for you and your facility by asking unit leadership or experienced coworkers about which certification they hold. The most common NICU certification is RNC-NIC (this is the certification I obtained). ♡ CAN YOU EXPLAIN YOUR PERSONAL CERTIFICATION EXPERIENCE? I took my RNC-NIC after 3 years of working as a bedside nurse. If you know me, you understand how much I worried throughout the certification experience. I’m a horrible student and test taker, and feared I wouldn’t pass the examination after hours of studying. I made it through, however, and I’m so glad I took the time and effort required to get it done! You can find out more about the RNC-NIC Certification via the National Certification Corporation (NCC) here, or in the exclusive nurse content included in my blog! ♡ DID YOU GET A NICU JOB AS A NEW GRAD? DID YOU HAVE ANY PRIOR EXPERIENCE? YES, I did! I was hired as a NICU New Grad Nurse and NO, I did not have prior NICU nursing experience. However, I interviewed for several different Nurse Residency Programs all over California & Arizona. It took me 8+ months and multiple interviews to land my first job out of nursing school. This is why I am so passionate about helping you all through the interview process. We don’t really learn interview skills in nursing school, despite them being a key factor in getting a job offer. If you are in the process of interviewing or want to know what to expect and how to prepare, I highly recommend our E-book and Podcast episode to help you in your process! SHOP MY NEW GRAD NURSE E-BOOK & RESOURCES! THINK LIKE AN ATHLETE! INTERVIEW PREP PODCAST EPISODE ♡ DO YOU HAVE ANY NEW GRAD NURSE POINTERS? Too many to count! I have compiled 10+ years of NICU nurse experience, crowd sourced from NICU colleagues, and combined it all here for you in this blog. Starting a new job can be challenging, and our very unique patient population can make the whole experience more nervewracking! Whether you’ve just landed your dream job in the NICU, are thinking about applying to nursing school, are studying for the NCLEX, or are a new grad considering where to apply - here’s some hot tips for you if you’re considering starting out your career in the NICU! ♡ WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT NURSE RESIDENCY PROGRAMS? Any time someone is PAYING you to learn, I say DO IT! Nurse residencies, sometimes called “New Grad Programs”, are paid programs created to help nursing students transition to the professional nursing world. These often include a year of paid instructional time, either in a classroom or clinical setting, to help new clinicians find success and happiness in their new roles. Each facility or organizaiton structures their nurse residency program in a different way, and some are more competetive to get into than others. Research shows that nurses who start out in a residency program have higher retention and job satisfaciton rates. I personally loved my program, made great friends, and felt confident and competent when providing clinical care. I highly recommend starting in a nurse residency! ♡ IS THE NICU A GOOD UNIT TO START IN AS A NEW GRAD, OR SHOULD I GET MORE GENERAL EXPERIENCE BEFORE WORKING WITH INFANTS? Everyone will give you a different answer to this question, so it can be tough to know who to believe! In my experience, the NICU is a great place to start! I began my nursing career in a NICU nurse residency program and have never felt like I needed any other experience to be happy and successful. However, I know plenty of amazing NICU nurses who started elsewhere and transitioned from other units like adult ICUs, L&D, postpartum units, PACU, or OR. In fact, when I was applying for jobs, I truly thought I wanted to be a CVICU/CTICU Cardiothoracic Pediatric Nurse. That was my passion and I felt so drawn to that population and their families! However, due to application process & job strategy, I opted to apply to NICU! At the time, the NICU was hiring more new grads and I thought I had a better chance of landing one of those jobs. I did get the job, and it was then that I discovered my love for preemies. Not only that, but I also have the opportunity to work with cardiothoracic patients within my level IV NICU! I’ve gotten the best of both worlds. ♡ SHOULD I WORK IN MED SURG FIRST BEFORE APPLYING TO NICU? NO. You no not NEED to work med surg first. Many nursing students hear this type of guidance from professors and clinical instructors. In my opinion, however, you do NOT need to work in med surg prior to getting a job in your desired specialty. This is a relatively old school train of thought. My belief is that if you want to start in a specialized area, do it! With this having been said, it can be a bit more challenging to get a job in the NICU if you don’t have any previous nursing experience. It took me 8+ months and multiple interviews to land my first job, and at times I was frustrated and doubtful that things would work out how I wanted them to. If you find yourself having a challenging time getting a job offer, I have two pieces of advice: A FEW TIPS: ​​​​​​​ 1. Embrace YOUR journey! Everyone's path is different — who knows where your personal nurse journey will lead you. 2. If you work for a while & find yourself miserable, take time to spruce up your resume & portfolio; research Nurse Transition programs or Fellowships & make some changes to your professional life. It’s never too late to change your mind. 3. You may have to move cities or consider a life change but the career you want is achievable. Be patient :) ♡ I WORK IN ANOTHER UNIT, HOW DO I START THE PROCESS OF TRANSITIONING TO THE NICU? Every facility and unit has different processes for hiring RNs looking to transition to the NICU. The best thing you can do for yourself is to immerse yourself in the NICU world as much as you can prior to applying for the job. Reach out to the NICU unit manager and ask them to shadow or volunteer on the unit for a day to see how the team works. This shows them that you’re seriously interested in the opportunity to work there. Becoming NRP (neonatal resuscitation program) and PALS (pediatric advanced life support) certified can help your resume stand out and show your dedication to becoming a safe NICU nurse. Enrolling in a NICU-specific educational course can also prepare you for the transition and can refamiliarize you with infant-specific care guidelines you might not remember from nursing school. ♡ DO YOU HAVE ANY TIPS FOR NURSES TRANSITIONING FROM THE ADULT WORLD TO NICU? First things first: prepare to feel like a new grad again. It’s totally okay to feel like you’re starting all over — NICU is truly its own world. Vital signs, medications, care plans, priorities, emotions, treatments, and diagnoses are all so different. I have been a NICU nurse for over 10 years and STILL feel like I’m learning new things every shift. That’s why I LOVE our patient population. A few key NICU-specific things to remember: Heart Rate: 100-200 (anything below 60 makes you break out in sweats) Respirations: 10-100 (apnea is normal in preemies and is expected) FiO2 Sats: 85-100 (but sats of 50s are ok in some situations, as long as you have a heart rate!!) Temp: 36.5-37.5 C (anything outside of these are a big NO NO and require immediate intervention) NPASS: Pain Score 0-4 IV Med Volumes: we usually measure these per 0.01 ml (YES- you read that correctly. Every 0.01 mL flush behind the med is also technically a bolus: we take our decimal points seriously here when doing med calcs!!) Care Plan Considerations: these are all based on gestsational age & weight Skin to Skin: this is an essential part of your plan of care Caffeine is your best friend (in coffee form for yourself and medication form for your patients) Poop is something you will celebrate (trust me, this is easier in the NICU than most other units LOL) Just know you are in the right place and you’ve got plenty of support to help you in your journey! xo ♡ IF I TRANSITION TO NICU, WILL I LOOSE ALL MY NURSING SKILLS I LEARNED IN MY PREVIOUS JOB? GREAT question. Frankly: yes. The skills you need for working in the NICU are so specific and unique that most of the skills you learned in your other unit are no longer relevant. However, some of the most important skills you need to be a good nurse transcend all specialties and unit types: Compassion and empathy towards patients and families Medication calculation Efficient and timely charting Prioritization, delegation, and communication Staying calm and collected in stressful and critical situations Every unit, clinic, hospital, community setting you go into will be unique in its own way. There is no way to keep up with every skill you were introduced to in nursing school or your previous units. However, the beauty of nursing is you can always try something else! I have worked as a travel nurse & pediatric critical care float nurse (CVICU, PICU, NICU, & Oncology)! It’s exciting to relearn about patient populations and update your skills! If you decide you want to move on & try something new you can! Just because you "lost" your skill doesn't mean you can't relearn it. Nursing is like riding a bike; you just get back on and try it again — it’ll all come back so much quicker than you think! GET ALL THE DEETS HERE: THE CELLFIE SHOW - LIFE OF A NICU NURSE ♡ DO YOU HAVE ANY NICU NURSE INTERVIEW TIPS & TRICKS? Yes I do! TOO MANY TO COUNT! After working for over 10 years in the nursing field and spending an incredible amount of time applying for jobs (new grad positions, travel nurse positions, per diem & staff nurse jobs, you name it) I have loads of experience with the nurse interview process. Filling out the online applications can be overwhelming, but landing that interview is so exhilarating and all of my jobs have been worth every ounce of anxiety and fear! Here are some of my top “Nurse Interview Tips and Tricks” I have learned along the way. Head over to my blog to check out all of our pearls of wisdom, resources, Nurse Report sheets, SBAR printables, interview prep tips, resume writing, tips & tricks as well. ♡ WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING A NICU NURSE? I love so many things about being a NICU nurse. I have a true passion for the neonatal patient population & helping families through some of the toughest times of their lives. Some babies have no parental presence at their bedside, and being their advocate and caregiver as they grow bigger and stronger is such a powerful experience. From the adrenaline rushes, emergency procedures, detailed medication calculations, and unpredictable diagnises, I love being on my toes with these babies. Pre-op prep, surgical care, cardiac anomolies, neuro protection, GI/GU diagnoses; everything is so important when caring for such a complex patient population. I love expanding my knowledge by attending classes and conferences, earning new certifications, and challenging myself at the beside by taking on new leadership roles. I also love the flexibility that comes with working in the NICU. I have worked full time nights, part-time, per diem, travel nurse contracts, and even worked as a pediatric float nurse for a year (NICU, PICU, CVICU, oncology, etc). Being a nurse offers a variety of different opportunities, schedules, specialties, and educational growth — it’s a career unlike any other. My love for the NICU doesn’t stop at the bedside. After much time learning, soul searching, and networking, I decided to start a podcast! I realized I had this huge network of providers, innovators, and people of interest to bring to you! In addition, I also value education & am working to advance my degree. I decided to take a big leap and chose the MSN route. I’m currently an MSN Capella University sponsored student. This is the beauty of nursing; there are so many opportunities out there! xo ♡ WHAT KINDS OF DIAGNOSIS DO YOU SEE IN THE NICU? There are many reasons why a baby would end up in a NICU. The reason could be as simple as dehydration from breastfeeding difficulties and could be as complex as a life threatening diagnosis or congenital disease. The type and complexity of the diagnoses you may see depends on the level of NICU you work at. Acuity levels range from I-IV, with level IV facilities providing the most comprehensive and complex care. Diagnosis Include: Prematurity (babies born before 37 weeks of pregnancy) Early term infants (babies born between 37-39 weeks of pregnancy) Low birth weight (babies that weigh less than 5.5 pounds) Micro-preemies, Sepsis (serious infections) Respiratory Distress Syndrome (RDS) Heart Defects Congenital anomalies Respiratory failure Birth defects Trauma Seizures Gastroschisis Hypoglycemia Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR) Intraventricular Hemorrhage (IVH) Jaundice Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) Multiples (Twins, Triplets) Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (NAS, drug addicted mothers) Unknown pregnancies Precipitous birth Placental Abruption, etc. Learn more here....NICU 101 ♡ WITH THE STRESSES OF NICU NURSING, HOW DO YOU FIND WORK-LIFE BALANCE & PRIORITIZE YOUR PHYSICAL & MENTAL HEALTH? Working as a nurse — or in any healthcare position for that matter — is one of the most rewarding and taxing jobs out there. We are in the business of curing and healing people, and it can be draining. Patients coming to us at their best & worst is our everyday job. We work with life & death, tending to those new to the world and those on life support. Every day, we are witness to the happiest & saddest of the human experiences. To be frank, it is a lot, both mentally & physically. I do find ways to grow as a nurse. For example; I participate in committees, attend conferences, take classes, precept, and take on projects. However, I have also learned to set boundaries and tell managers and coworkers "No”. No to overtime, no to working extra weekend shifts, no to writing research papers when I already feel bogged down. It’s taken me my entire career to learn this, and trust me: I’m still practicing! I went through a heavy "burnout" period early on in my bedside career. 3 years into NICU I was very "burned out," and I decided to make a change; this is when I took on my first travel assignment. That helped me rekindle my love for bedside and reminded me why I love my job. Now, I prioritize balance. That is my biggest pearl of wisdom. I juggle bedside care, studying to become a Family Nurse Practitioner, instagramming, blogging, developing my new business, spending time with my husband, exercising, riding horses, and relaxing at the beach. ♡ I AM 35+, DO YOU THINK IT'S TOO LATE TO PURSUE NURSING? NO! I know plenty of nurses who made "nursing" their second or third career. It takes 2-4 years to get through nursing school, with pre-rec time included. If you become a nurse at 40+, you still have 25+ years of work potential! I personally think some of the best nurses come into the industry with seasoned life experience. Life, family, personal ups & downs: that is what will make you relatable and an empathetic nurse. ​​​​​​​CHECK OUT MY BLOG POST ON "NICU NURSE 101" CHECK OUT MY PODCAST FULL OF NICU NURSE HOT TOPICS!!! Mommy Labor Nurse EP132: NICU Tips from NICU Nurse Tori Click here to tune in! 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Tori is a sponsored MSN student at Capella University and a Brave Beginnings Ambassador. She recently launched NICUity, a company dedicated to empowering NICU professionals with education, bedside tools, and resources. Follow her journey as she navigates the NICU world, married life, and new motherhood, all while juggling work, school, and content creation. Discover her top-notch tips and tricks at www.tipsfromtori.com or contact her at tipsfromtorimanagement@gmail.com .

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