Welcome

to Amanda's NICU Education

Hi! My name is Amanda. I have been a NICU nurse since 2009 and love everything about neonatal nursing.

I am currently a Clinical Nurse Specialist in a Level IV NICU in Los Angeles.

I am passionate about educating the next generation of NICU nurses. I share my knowledge through platforms such as Instagram and Facebook and am excited to have you here on my website!

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Interventions for Metabolic Acidosis

Ever wonder what interventions you can anticipate when a baby has metabolic acidosis? Let's review together ...more

RNC-NIC Tips ,Labs Back to Basics &NICU

June 20, 2024•3 min read

Interventions for Respiratory Acidosis

How do you know what interventions to anticipate after a blood gas? This is a challenge many NICU nurses struggle with so let's review it together! ...more

RNC-NIC Tips ,Ventilation Back to Basics &NICU

June 04, 2024•4 min read

Benefits of Kangaroo Care

Happy May! Did you know May is national Kangaroo Care month? Kangaroo Care has so many benefits for our patients and their families let's dive into it! ...more

RNC-NIC Tips ,Back to Basics &NICU

May 13, 2024•8 min read

Happy Nurses Week

I want to wish you a very happy nurses week! ...more

NICU Nurse Life

May 07, 2024•1 min read

Neonatal Seizures

Do you ever feel confused by neonatal seizures? Let's review them together! ...more

RNC-NIC Tips ,Back to Basics &NICU

April 23, 2024•5 min read

April is HIE Awareness Month

April is HIE awareness month! Let's review some of the pathophysiogy of and treatment of babies with HIE ...more

RNC-NIC Tips ,Resucitation &NICU

April 10, 2024•6 min read

December 2023

Certification Review Webinar

NICU Certification REVIEW

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TEST TAKING TIPS

Not very many people love taking tests but as a self-acclaimed "forever student" who has taken (and passed) five different certification exams I am no longer afraid of tests! "Way to brag", you might be thinking but I want to help YOU pass your certification exam too! Click the link below to download my FREE E-Book and enroll for my "RNC-NIC Success: Test Taking Tips for the RNC-NIC" course. In the E-Book I give you the resources you need including the link to access the candidate guide, several types of books to study from, some of my favorite strategies, an outline of the content you should review, and a blank calendar for you to make your study plan! I'm here to help you succeed and I can't wait for you to share with me that you PASSED the RNC-NIC EXAM!!!

ABOUT AMANDA

I'm a NICU nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, NICU Educator... basically your NICU BFF. If you want to talk NICU, I'm here for you! I love everything about NICU nursing and I'm eager to learn and share my knowledge with all my NICU friends.

Frequently Asked Questions About the RNC-NIC exam

What is the RNC-NIC?

The RNC-NIC is a competency-based exam that tests the specialty knowledge of nurses in the United States & Canada who care for critically ill newborns and their families.

The RNC-NICU is a nationally recognized certification that recognizes the registered nurse for their specialty knowledge and skill.

Who can take the RNC-NIC exam?

Nurses can take this exam after a minimum of two years experience in the NICU caring for critically ill newborns and their families.

Which books should I use?

I'm glad you asked! There are many excellent books to help you prepare for the RNC-NIC, I gathered ande describe each of them for you in my FREE e-book.

Is there a course to help me study?

Yes! Many hospitals host their own certification course and there are a few online courses. See my RNC-NIC test taking tips E Book for more information

What happens if I don't pass the exam?

If you don't pass the exam on your first try you can try again after 90 days. You will have to reapply after 90 days and pay a retest fee. There is no limit to the number of times you can take the exam (however a candidate can only sit for the exam twice per year).

Can I make more money if I take the RNC-NIC exam and get certified?

Yes! Many hospitals provide a raise or a bonus for nurses with specialty certifications. Hospitals also typically hire at a higher base salary when nurses have a certification.

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