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  2. Neonatal intensive care unit - Wikipedia

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    Some countries offer postgraduate degrees in neonatal nursing, such as the Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and various doctorates. A nurse practitioner may be required to hold a postgraduate degree. [6] The National Association of Neonatal Nurses recommends two years' experience working in a NICU before taking graduate classes. [7]

  3. Neonatal nursing - Wikipedia

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    Neonatal nurses are a vital part of the neonatal care team and are required to know basic newborn resuscitation, be able to control the newborn's temperature and know how to initiate cardiopulmonary and pulse oximetry monitoring. [1] Most neonatal nurses care for infants from the time of birth until they are discharged from the hospital.

  4. Pediatric intensive care unit - Wikipedia

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    This allows nurses to be able to detect any changes in the patient's condition and to respond accordingly. Other skills may include route of administration, resuscitation, respiratory and cardiac interventions, preparation and maintenance of patient monitors, and psycho-social skills to ensure comfort of patient and family. [citation needed]

  5. Neonatal Resuscitation Program - Wikipedia

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    In the past, a full-day course incorporated lecture, written testing and hands-the classroom time required for the course and allows instructors to focus on the practical skills needed to resuscitate the neonate. [3] The program is intended for healthcare providers who perform resuscitation in the delivery room or newborn nursery. [4]

  6. Neonatal nurse practitioner - Wikipedia

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    A neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP) is an advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) with at least 2 years experience as a bedside registered nurse in a Level III NICU, who is prepared to practice across the continuum, providing primary, acute, chronic, and critical care to neonates, infants, and toddlers through age 2.

  7. Pediatric nursing - Wikipedia

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    Neonatal nursing focuses on providing care and support for newborn babies delivered prematurely or who are suffering from health problems such as birth defects, infections, or heart deformities. Many neonatal nurses work in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) providing specialized medical care to at-risk newborns.

  8. Critical care nursing - Wikipedia

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    The result was a four-part, front-page series that ran from October 23 to 26, 2005, entitled Critical Care: The making of an ICU nurse. [10] The added psychological stress of nursing in critical care units has been well-documented, and it has been argued the stress experienced in ICU areas are unique in the profession. [11]

  9. Registered nurse certified in low-risk neonatal nursing

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    In the United States, a registered nurse certified in low-risk neonatal nursing (RNC-LRN) is a neonatal nurse who has earned nursing board certification from the National Certification Corporation in low-risk neonatal nursing.