Ep. 49: A View From Inside the NICU: A Nurse’s Perspective

On this week's episode, we are joined by Nurse Tori BSN RNC-NIC. Tori is a NICU nurse who shares openly on social media. Tori went directly from graduation into a level 4 NICU and has worked in NICUs for 10 years. Things you will hear about on this episode:- Differences between NICU levels.- The importance of getting to know your team in the NICU.- Communication in the NICU.- Personalizing your space in the NICU to help make it feel more comfortable.- Good preemie clothing brands.- Journaling to your baby .- Coping with an intense work environment.- The importance of self-care as a NICU parent.Guest Bio: Nurse Tori Meskin is a Registered Nurse with over 8 years of nursing experience specializing in neonatal and pediatric critical care and has served as a specialty NICU & Pediatric Critical Care trained nurse serving patients in the Los Angles and Orange County areas providing direct patient care, leadership, consultation, education and patient care management expertise for the complex neonatal & pediatric patient populations. She has worked for Children’s Hospitals and University Hospitals in Level IV NICU, Trauma I centers, and consulting centers. As a new nurse, she completed a 20-week RN Versant Residency Program. She is trained to work in specialized areas; Small Baby Unit, Body Cooling Team, & Surgical NICU (Cardiothoracic, Gastrointestinal, Neurosurgical, & Congenital anomalies etc.)Tori graduated from The University of Arizona (beardown) with a dual major in Nursing and Psychology. Currently, Tori is obtaining a Master’s Degree in Nursing Leadership sharpening leadership skills, enhancing research expertise, driving evidence-based research forward, and becoming a true leader in this space.You can find Nurse Tori on Instagram: @nurse.tori_For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @thebirthtrauma_mama.Learn more about the support and services I offer through The Birth Trauma Mama Therapy & Support Services.Disclaimer - The views and opinions expressed by guests on The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect the official stance, views, or positions of The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast. The content shared is for informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional or medical advice and/or endorsement.