Neonatal Lab Values for NICU Nurses

Teach Me Tuesday: Essential NICU Lab Values | NICU Nursing Education for New & Experienced Nurses In today’s Teach Me Tuesday, we’re diving into core neonatal lab values every NICU nurse should know: electrolytes, CBC, bilirubin, and blood glucose. Whether you're a new grad nurse or an experienced NICU RN, this quick breakdown will sharpen your assessment skills and help you connect lab data with your infant’s clinical picture. 👶 We’ll cover: -Electrolytes like sodium, potassium, calcium – and how shifts can impact stability -CBC basics for identifying infection, anemia, or clotting problems -Bilirubin levels and phototherapy thresholds -Blood sugar trends in at-risk babies 👉 Missed a previous Teach Me Tuesday? Go back and watch our HIE, NEC, and Discharge Planning videos for more foundational knowledge. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss a NICU learning moment! #NICUNursing #NICUEducation #NeonatalNurse #NewGradNurse #NurseMentor #NursingEducation #TeachMeTuesday #LabValues #NeonatalLabs