Guest: Victoria Meskin, MSN, RNC-NIC (Nurse Tori), NICU Nurse & Founder of NICUity
NICU nurse and content creator Tori Meskin (aka Nurse Tori) sheds light on the unique role of NICU nurses and what families should really know during their baby’s NICU journey. We talk about building trust in high-stress moments, common parent fears, and how nurses support both tiny patients and their loved ones through it all. Whether you’re a current NICU parent or just want to understand more, this conversation offers honesty, insight, and hope.
In this episode, we chat about:
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- How Nurse Tori chose nursing—and why the NICU called to her—plus what she wishes she’d known at the start.
- The move from bedside to public educator: why she shares as “Nurse Tori” and how NICUity expands that mission.
- The unique NICU nurse–family relationship—favorite parts, hardest parts, and how trust and connection are built.
- Common misconceptions: what parents may misunderstand about the nurse’s role, the fears they bring, and how nurses help ease them.
- Empowering families: smart questions to ask on day one, advocating as part of the care team, a small gesture that made a big difference, and a message of encouragement.
About the guest
Nurse Tori is Tori Meskin MSN RNC-NIC, a NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) nurse, content creator, and co-founder of NICUity. She holds dual Bachelor’s degrees in Nursing and Child Development from the University of Arizona and a Master’s in Nursing Leadership. Meskin has extensive experience in specialized neonatal and pediatric critical care, having worked in various children’s hospitals, university hospitals, and trauma centers since 2013. She is known for sharing real-life insights into NICU nursing, career growth, and lifestyle balance through her blog, social media, and other platforms, aiming to support and empower other nurses.