How New Nursing Grads are Landing NICU Nursing Roles in 90 days

Land Your Dream Nursing Role in 90 Days (or Less!) → JOIN my webinar: https://newnursejob.com/ How New Nursing Grads Are Landing NICU Nursing Jobs in 90 Days (Step-by-Step) Can a new grad nurse get into the NICU? Yes — and in this video, I'm breaking down exactly how Emily, a new graduate nurse, went from bombing her first NICU interview to landing her dream NICU nursing job in less than a week of us working together. If you're a new nurse trying to get into the NICU, the ICU, or any competitive specialty, this video will show you the exact 5-step strategy we used to position Emily as the top candidate — even in a tough market like South Florida. 🎯 What You'll Learn in This Video: New grad nurses are often told they have to start in med-surg before they can enter a specialty unit. That old-school narrative is exactly what's holding you back. In this video, I break down why that mindset is wrong — and what to do instead if you want to get hired in the NICU as a new graduate nurse. Here's what we cover: ✅ Why mindset is the #1 thing standing between you and your NICU nursing job ✅ How to get NICU experience before you're even hired (preceptorships, volunteering, shadow days) ✅ How to build compelling interview stories that win over NICU hiring managers ✅ How to treat a nursing job fair like a final interview — and stand out instantly ✅ The certifications (NRP, STABLE) that signal serious commitment to any NICU recruiter ⏱ Timestamps: 00:00 – Can New Grad Nurses Really Get Into the NICU? 01:57 – Step 1: Fix Your Mindset (Break the Med-Surg-First Myth) 04:02 – Step 2: Get NICU Experience Before You're Hired (Preceptorships & Shadowing) 05:49 – Step 3: Build Powerful Behavioral & Clinical Interview Stories 08:15 – Step 4: How to Dominate a Nursing Job Fair as a New Grad 09:33 – Step 5: Get NRP Certified & Join AWHONN Before the Interview 10:42 – Emily's Result: Dream NICU Role Landed in Less Than a Week About Dr. Farah Laurent I'm Dr. Farah Laurent, a nurse career coach who has helped over 200 nurses land their dream specialty roles. Whether you're a new grad trying to break into the NICU, the ICU, or the ER — I help you get there faster, with the right strategy and the right mindset. 👉 Watch next: [Interview Tips: 5 Essential Strategies to Get Hired in Competitive Nursing Specialties] 🔔 Subscribe for weekly nursing career tips, interview prep, and specialty job strategies. 📩 Ready to get hired in 90 days? Register for my FREE webinar → https://newnursejob.com/