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Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
"To be recognized as giving the highest level of care is awesome! I have never worked with critically ill newborns, but I do love babies and have often wondered if that would be an area I could contribute to. A position in the NICU is one I would certainly entertain if one is available."

Darby Faubion has been a Nurse and Allied Health Educator for over 20 years. She has clinical experience in several specialty areas, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, critical care, and hospice.
"I looked at Memorial Hermann's website and read about the neonatal ICU here. The coordination of care and research is great! I did some contract work a few years ago as a travel nurse, and during that time, I spent two weeks in a NICU. Honestly, although I love babies, I don't think the NICU would be my first choice. I think my niche is more with medical surgical adults. However, that is not to say that I am unwilling to learn. Working as a travel nurse doesn't give one time to know if they could excel in a given area. I am open to any employment recommendation and will give my best wherever I am placed."

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The interviewer asks this question to determine if you have experience working with critically ill newborns in case they need to cover shifts in the NICU. If you do not have experience, that is fine. The interviewer wants to see if this area interests you; if so, they can provide training to work in this unit.

Krista Wenz has been on thousands of interview panels hiring EMS professionals and firefighters for public and private agencies.
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) designated Memorial Hermann's Level IV NICU as the highest level of care available for premature and critically-ill newborns. This recognition by the Texas DSHS has made Memorial Hermann a top choice for patients seeking maternity and newborn care. Whether you have worked in neonatal intensive care or not, be sure to acknowledge the recognition the hospital has received and share whether you would like to work in NICU now or in the future.

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