Amanda's NICU ED Blogs

Caring for ELBWs in the First 72 Hours

Caring for ELBW babies starts with understanding the WHY. Explore the physiology behind the first 72 hours and strengthen your clinical judgment to recognize subtle changes, anticipate complications, ... ...more

NICU ,ELBW

November 03, 2026•18 min read

Elevated Lactate in Newborns: What NICU Nurses Need to Know

Elevated Lactate in Newborns: What NICU Nurses Need to Know

What does an elevated lactate mean in a newborn? Learn how NICU nurses can interpret lactate, recognize trends, assess perfusion, and put the number in context. ...more

Labs ,NICU

October 04, 2026•13 min read

PIP vs. PEEP: A Practical Guide for NICU Nurses

PIP vs. PEEP: A Practical Guide for NICU Nurses

Confused by PIP, PEEP, delta P, and tidal volume? Learn what each ventilator pressure means and how NICU nurses can interpret them at the bedside. ...more

Back to Basics ,NICU

September 20, 2026•10 min read

Pulmonary HTN is not all the same

Pulmonary HTN is not all the same

Learn why pulmonary hypertension is not all the same—and how understanding the physiology can strengthen NICU nursing assessment, interventions, and advocacy. ...more

NICU

August 09, 2026•18 min read

How to explain A/B/D's to NICU Families

How to explain A/B/D's to NICU Families

Struggling to explain A/B/Ds to NICU parents? Learn how to translate complex physiology into compassionate, jargon-free language. Build trust, reduce parental fear, and empower families with these pra... ...more

Back to Basics ,NICU

July 17, 2026•10 min read

First 90 Days as a NICU Nurse

First 90 Days as a NICU Nurse

What I wish I knew before becoming a NICU nurse. From building confidence to thinking critically, these 10 lessons will help you navigate your first 90 days in the NICU. ...more

NICU ,NICU Nurse Life

July 10, 2026•8 min read

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