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Amanda's NICU ED Blogs

Glucose Homeostasis

Stop memorizing glucose numbers and start understanding the physiology. Learn how newborns regulate glucose, why some infants are at risk for hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia, and key concepts for NICU p... ...more

Back to Basics ,NICU

June 02, 2026•16 min read

NEC Awareness Month

2026 NEC research for NICU nurses: microbiome, prevention, and early recognition. ...more

NICU

May 10, 2026•15 min read

3 Disorders Every NICU Nurse Should Know

Newborn screening in the NICU: CH, PKU, and galactosemia made simple for NICU Nurses ...more

NICU

May 01, 2026•8 min read

Neonatal Seizures

Neonatal seizures in the NICU explained: causes, clinical signs, diagnosis, and treatment. Learn when to use phenobarbital, fosphenytoin vs levetiracetam, and key RNC-NIC exam pearls for bedside care. ...more

Neuro, Pain, & Sedation

April 23, 2026•13 min read

Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy

April is HIE awareness month! This blog reviews the pathophysiology of HIE for NICU nurses and examines some of the latest evidence in cooling late preterm infants and holding while cooling. ...more

Neuro, Pain, & Sedation

April 11, 2026•9 min read

TAPVR in the NICU

Learn how Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return (TAPVR) presents in the NICU, including assessment findings, pathophysiology, management, and nursing considerations. ...more

RNC-NIC Tips

March 16, 2026•6 min read