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A Day in the Life of a NICU Nurse

The Nurse Break

Yes, as with any critical care specialty, we witness loss and grief, but we also see positivity and this makes our role so very rewarding. On occasions, babies can be born in poor condition and require extensive resuscitation for a number of reasons, such as placental abruption, umbilical cord issues, or a significant bleed.

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Journey into the Life of a Rescue Flight Nurse

The Nurse Break

The brief covers any aircraft specific information, making sure everyone is current to fly and fulfil their role, any fatigue management concerns, and weather implications. The best strategy is to prepare for the worst, hoping that it won’t happen, and have all the resuscitation equipment prepared prior to transporting the patient.

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