DAY IN THE LIFE OF A NICU TECH

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  • Опубликовано: 4 ноя 2024

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  • @jaclynsimone4926
    @jaclynsimone4926 2 года назад +73

    Had a phone interview for the nicu, as a cna, 5 days ago and got hired on the spot! Doing my onboarding paperwork now online and start in January! Super excited! I didn't even know nicus had cnas until coming across this video

  • @roashawndawashington5304
    @roashawndawashington5304 Год назад +9

    I just got hired as a NICU tech at an HCA hospital in Houston. This video is great, gives insight on what to expect.

    • @MsGreedygenius
      @MsGreedygenius Год назад +1

      I have interview Wednesday with them help!

    • @shewannab62
      @shewannab62 11 месяцев назад

      How’s it going? I’m in Houston as well. I’ll be taking my CNA state exam in a 2 weeks.

    • @taymccants9236
      @taymccants9236 8 месяцев назад

      I have an interview with them tomorrow how is it??

  • @Monifahhhh
    @Monifahhhh Год назад +8

    GIRLLLL i just got this job you are a life saver ! I’m a nursing student as well.

  • @salihahwilson4224
    @salihahwilson4224 2 года назад +14

    Just got accepted as a pct to my nicu floor 🧡

    • @TriceyReecy
      @TriceyReecy Год назад

      I’m looking to see if there’s any in my area

  • @desisullivan
    @desisullivan 3 года назад +53

    You are so amazing! It is my goal to work in the NICU! How did you become a NICU tech without yet having your nursing degree? I would love to be a NICU tech while earning my nurses degree as well! Such a dream 🥺

    • @emoneyhoney2808
      @emoneyhoney2808  3 года назад +38

      Thank you so much🥺! & the nicu tech position only requires either a Cna license or complete at least 2 semesters of nursing school. After my 3rd semester of nursing school I applied to a nicu tech job opening. That was basically it no certifications besides a BLS! I hope that helps!💕💕💕

    • @Eden-mk5vl
      @Eden-mk5vl 3 года назад +6

      @@emoneyhoney2808 that’s so amazing!! I wish I knew that. I’ve always wanted to work in the nicu, that’s a big goal of mine. I work as a PCA rn but you get it girl!! I cant wait to get into nursing and start

    • @jaclynsimone4926
      @jaclynsimone4926 3 года назад +2

      I also want to be a nicu nurse. I am cutrently getting my cna and started nursing school next semester. Would love to be a nicu tech as well

    • @23Jpro
      @23Jpro 2 года назад +1

      I’m a 3rd semester male nursing student and I have an interview next week to be a Nurse Extern at a NICU and I’m stoked. Any advice? Thanks!

    • @theladyisavamp
      @theladyisavamp Год назад

      @@emoneyhoney2808thank you for offering up this info it’s so helpful! I’m a CNA about to go into nursing school and want to be a NICU RN and would love to do this as well! 🤍

  • @NecieytheGREAT
    @NecieytheGREAT 3 года назад +7

    I am watching this as a mom of a nicu baby ❤️ this video makes me smile ❤️thank you! Due to COVID we can NOT go in .. but this gives me LIFE❤️❤️❤️❤️ THANK YOU

  • @daishanewsomednp6956
    @daishanewsomednp6956 3 года назад +14

    I just applied for a Neonatal Milk Tech. I’m so excited ❤️🍼👶🏽

    • @daishanewsomednp6956
      @daishanewsomednp6956 3 года назад +9

      Hello I’m back, I received a call for a interview for the NICU Milk Tech. I really manifested this job👶🏾🍼

    • @bettysmith4527
      @bettysmith4527 3 года назад +1

      @@daishanewsomednp6956 if you are not a nurse, you should not have nurse in your name, just an FYI. Hope you got the job.

  • @ionasummers42
    @ionasummers42 3 года назад +15

    Awesome video! I was wondering if you could make a video explaining how you got this position in the NICU? 💗

    • @emoneyhoney2808
      @emoneyhoney2808  3 года назад

      Yes! I’ll definitely make a video on that & thank you!💕😊

  • @TiffanyRNnicunursetiff
    @TiffanyRNnicunursetiff 3 года назад +8

    Thank you for your what you do! You guys are amazing and so helpful ☺️

    • @emoneyhoney2808
      @emoneyhoney2808  3 года назад

      Thank you so much! I have learned so much from you guys!💕

  • @ondrea5451
    @ondrea5451 3 года назад +7

    this video was awesome!! thank you so much for sharing 💗 it’s my dream to become a NICU RN

    • @emoneyhoney2808
      @emoneyhoney2808  3 года назад +1

      Thank you & you can do it! It’s definitely in my 3 favorite units so far.

  • @nesssa0216
    @nesssa0216 3 года назад +6

    This is amazing! I'm so happy I came across your video

    • @emoneyhoney2808
      @emoneyhoney2808  3 года назад +1

      You definitely can just look in your area! Let me know if you need any help!💗

  • @arielletate7996
    @arielletate7996 3 года назад +17

    I’m currently a CNA at a nursing home, I Love it don’t get me wrong but I’m definitely looking for working in the NICU🥺. I’m only 18 so I’m blessed to even be a CNA right now but I had an advantage because of covid I couldn’t finish my clinicals throughout high school. What route did you take ? Or would suggest ? Thank you for showing us this 💗

    • @emoneyhoney2808
      @emoneyhoney2808  3 года назад +1

      The best thing for you to do is to apply to Nicu’s hiring techs in your area! (Wait until a position becomes available or submit your resume.)

  • @kayleesandstrom4808
    @kayleesandstrom4808 3 года назад +7

    omg! we work at the same hospital but i work on med surg. considering switching units cause i was trying to get a job in either labor and delivery or nicu before i took this job.

    • @emoneyhoney2808
      @emoneyhoney2808  3 года назад +1

      Oh wow! You should definitely apply I seen a labor and delivery job posting a few weeks ago I believe. As far as nicu I know they were hiring In August! Let me know if you have any questions😊

  • @mollyaklein
    @mollyaklein 3 года назад +6

    I'm jealous you found a way to film at work. Memorial Hermann in Houston got pretty strict against any social media/video so I was too scary to even try.

    • @emoneyhoney2808
      @emoneyhoney2808  3 года назад +5

      I was honestly naive to hospitals social media policy before I posted this. Now I definitely don’t!

  • @breannachastain5670
    @breannachastain5670 6 месяцев назад

    I'm looking so hard for a job like this . Been a cna for almost 10 years, but i dont think my area has jobs like this for cnas . 😢

  • @VanessaBookert
    @VanessaBookert Год назад +1

    I just applied for nicu kinda scared I’ve only worked with adults and adolescents but I’m ready for a new experience

    • @jasminerogers7789
      @jasminerogers7789 2 месяца назад

      Hi, I could relate to this. How’s your new experience going so far now ? I would love to know :)

  • @FranFranGames
    @FranFranGames Год назад

    I have a NICU nursing assistant interview coming up and I'm so excited!!! Any advice or tips? 🙏

  • @TriceyReecy
    @TriceyReecy Месяц назад

    Did they train you on making the milk formula?

  • @patriciacuan3707
    @patriciacuan3707 2 года назад

    Thanks for sharing

  • @lifeofkatrina91
    @lifeofkatrina91 3 года назад

    I’m a small RUclips as well love supporting I’m new subscriber to your channel thank you for the video I just started my job in newborn nursery as well I’m so excited love your content keep up the good work 🤗

    • @emoneyhoney2808
      @emoneyhoney2808  3 года назад

      Thank you so much! Congratulations, How are you liking so far?!💕

  • @divinety4806
    @divinety4806 2 года назад +1

    I’m about to go to nursing school I want to do your exact position. School wise is that a NICU tech or is it a NICU nurses assistant

  • @anony1596
    @anony1596 3 года назад +5

    I'm a little jealous lol none of the hospitals in my area offer NICU tech positions. I just interviewed for an Antepartum position and a Mother-Baby position. Wish me luck 🤞🏾

    • @emoneyhoney2808
      @emoneyhoney2808  3 года назад

      Mother baby is my favorite unit! I hope you get it!💗

  • @daishanewsomednp6956
    @daishanewsomednp6956 3 года назад +1

    How much do NICU milk tech. Make hourly?

  • @kristian5824
    @kristian5824 2 года назад

    How many babies do you have to take care of per shift.

  • @ItsNahNah
    @ItsNahNah 6 месяцев назад

    How can i get into this field? Of a nicu tech or infant formula tech

  • @indianvybz
    @indianvybz 2 года назад

    Hey !! Loved your video ! Is it possible for me to work as a necu tech if I’m a pct ?

  • @TriceyReecy
    @TriceyReecy Месяц назад

    I know this vid is old but how is it? Do you experience a lot of death 😢?

  • @Junebug6789
    @Junebug6789 3 года назад

    How big is this nicu,( # of beds)? I'm in South Carolina in a 60 bed nicu & nurses make the milk up for our own babies. One person couldn't do it.

    • @emoneyhoney2808
      @emoneyhoney2808  3 года назад

      30 beds & even that is pushing it time wise to make the milk. A lot of the nurses I worked with said that the previous nicus(higher acuity) they worked at they made their own milk. So that makes sense!

  • @kishakyoto9706
    @kishakyoto9706 3 года назад

    Do have any suggestions to be successful in the NICU

    • @emoneyhoney2808
      @emoneyhoney2808  3 года назад

      I would say find someone in the Nicu that is doing the same role as you & does their job well and follow their habits & techniques!💗

  • @kosovareesati5130
    @kosovareesati5130 3 года назад

    Do you work full time? 3-12 hour shifts?

  • @tammerry9496
    @tammerry9496 2 года назад

    How did you become a nicu technician?

  • @geonnatatum4655
    @geonnatatum4655 3 года назад

    . I’m so jealous 🥰😍😍 .

  • @funkygirlkathryn
    @funkygirlkathryn 3 года назад +1

    So is this similar or the same as a nicu cna?

    • @flutebabyg
      @flutebabyg 3 года назад +2

      CNA & PCT are virtually the same position. Cna is for nursing homes, PCT is in hospitals. They work under the same license

  • @Cravennats
    @Cravennats 2 года назад

    12 hour shifts??? Wow! Why!

  • @bellagarcia5517
    @bellagarcia5517 2 года назад +6

    honestly, dont glamorize this. there’s a lot of bereavement, loss and grief. it’s not just being around cute little babies and making milk. they are in the NICU for a reason! those babies are not in good condition and it’s often really hard to see innocent babies go through trauma.

    • @emoneyhoney2808
      @emoneyhoney2808  2 года назад +24

      Hi, the purpose of the video is to show what a day typically looks like for me. I also wanted to inform people these positions exist (I didn’t know & neither do a lot of ple) Some things to keep in mind, not all NICU’s are high acuity. Mine could only take cases they had a high probability of treating. Secondly, I was literally hired to make milk, and stock items (so that was my day lol not a lot of interaction.) Some NICU’s even only have milk techs and they are on a separate floor. I say that bc people who have a hard time with grief but may still want to work in NICU have those options. Im so glad you made this comment tho, bc it is hard for many to see baby’s with feeding tubes, vents, death etc.! It’s something I plan on talking about on my channel, as I’m currently experiencing grief from patients. I didn’t experience grief at that job but boy am I now. It’s one 6 min video, I would hope people understand that NICU has ICU in it and really think is this for me? Ultimately, It gave my job purpose knowing I was helping out in small/big ways throughout my shift. To those reading this know that what she said is true these jobs shouldn’t be glamorized. Use my video to inform you that jobs like this exist, and ask yourself if you can mentally handle it. Lastly, if you can handle it great because they need NICU techs! This makes the providers jobs easier and the baby’s get better, faster care. If your not sure see if you can volunteer first before you apply. I think this is a good time to say take everyone’s “day in the life” videos for face value. You don’t see what happens everyday! 😊