I am starting my NICU residency on Monday as a new grad. I also have 3 kids, one being 4 months old and I’m breastfeeding also. Kind of crazy how similar our situations are.. not exactly, but pretty darn close. I’m glad I found your channel. Any words of advice? Are you managing work life balance well with taking care of the kids and having a baby and breastfeeding while being a new grad trying to learn in the NICU? How do you find time to pump at work? Also any tips on what to look up to prepare for work, like things that would be helpful to know? What level NICU are you on? Sorry, lol I have so many questions because our situations are so similar I feel like I won’t find anyone else who can answer my questions like you can lol
Yay congrats to you!!!!! That is so awesome to be able to get through nursing school with babies and still go for your passion! The first few weeks of the residency were very overwhelming I won’t lie. It was a lot of information and a lot of days in a row to be away from home. Those days I would pump on break and on my lunch, on the way to and from work. I got a portable pump that went in my bra so that was very helpful. Now that I work 3 days a week life is extremely manageable so trust me it gets better 🤍 I did not pump for long because I had a stash collected but I would nurse when I was home. I would suggest continuing to pump every 3 hrs to maintain your supply. You have the right to take time to pump so absolutely take it! Easier said than done I’m sure but you have to prioritize yourself and your baby as well. But remember to do what works for you. If it becomes too much then do what makes you happy and sane! I am at a level 4 nicu which is the highest acuity. I’d suggest memorizing your lab values or at least being somewhat familiar with them. Honestly you learn everything else as you go. Don’t be afraid to ask any and every question! Good luck!!
@@Erika_Nicole sleep deprivation + new job + getting up extra early in addition to try to manage your family all at once is a recipe for nurse burnout. Try to find balance
@@roxannenoriega5661 trust me I get plenty of sleep! 😂 going to the gym before work is what works best for me. I absolutely relax on my days off though!
New subscriber here. I'm loving your videos! I wish we could have seen your nursing journey.
Looking back I wish I would have documented it! But I was IN IT 🤪 if you have any questions I’m happy to answer them 😊
@@Erika_Nicole Thank you and I completely understand.☺Nursing school can be overwhelming. 😫
Congratulations on your first week
Girl..how!? And Disneyland the next day.
I fell asleep on the drive home 😂 I don’t even think we were out of the parking lot yet
I would like to work in NICU as well. I’m waiting for my visa. Your video is my motivation. By the way, congrats and good luck with your work.
Good luck I hope you make it!
I am starting my NICU residency on Monday as a new grad. I also have 3 kids, one being 4 months old and I’m breastfeeding also. Kind of crazy how similar our situations are.. not exactly, but pretty darn close. I’m glad I found your channel. Any words of advice? Are you managing work life balance well with taking care of the kids and having a baby and breastfeeding while being a new grad trying to learn in the NICU? How do you find time to pump at work? Also any tips on what to look up to prepare for work, like things that would be helpful to know? What level NICU are you on?
Sorry, lol I have so many questions because our situations are so similar I feel like I won’t find anyone else who can answer my questions like you can lol
Yay congrats to you!!!!! That is so awesome to be able to get through nursing school with babies and still go for your passion! The first few weeks of the residency were very overwhelming I won’t lie. It was a lot of information and a lot of days in a row to be away from home. Those days I would pump on break and on my lunch, on the way to and from work. I got a portable pump that went in my bra so that was very helpful. Now that I work 3 days a week life is extremely manageable so trust me it gets better 🤍 I did not pump for long because I had a stash collected but I would nurse when I was home. I would suggest continuing to pump every 3 hrs to maintain your supply. You have the right to take time to pump so absolutely take it! Easier said than done I’m sure but you have to prioritize yourself and your baby as well. But remember to do what works for you. If it becomes too much then do what makes you happy and sane! I am at a level 4 nicu which is the highest acuity. I’d suggest memorizing your lab values or at least being somewhat familiar with them. Honestly you learn everything else as you go. Don’t be afraid to ask any and every question! Good luck!!
@@Erika_Nicole thank you so much for the tips and info. I really appreciate it!! I hope you keep posting about your journey!
Hun that's the makeup for burnout!
I’m not sure what you mean?
@@Erika_Nicole sleep deprivation + new job + getting up extra early in addition to try to manage your family all at once is a recipe for nurse burnout. Try to find balance
@@roxannenoriega5661 trust me I get plenty of sleep! 😂 going to the gym before work is what works best for me. I absolutely relax on my days off though!