Amanda's NICU ED Blogs

NEC Awareness Month

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

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

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

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

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

Neonatal Arrythmias

Neonatal Arrythmias

A practical guide to neonatal arrhythmias for NICU nurses. Review SVT, atrial flutter, congenital heart block, ECG clues, causes, management, and complications to improve bedside recognition and prepa... ...more

RNC-NIC Tips

March 11, 2026•6 min read