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N eonatal I ntensive C are U nit. Unit of a hospital specializing in the care of ill or premature newborn infants. N eonatal I ntensive C are U nit. In hospitals, on protected units Babies kept in incubators to isolate from risks Parents allowed, but supervised w/ gown and masks
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Neonatal Intensive Care Unit • Unit of a hospital specializing in the care of ill or premature newborn infants
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit • In hospitals, on protected units • Babies kept in incubators to isolate from risks • Parents allowed, but supervised w/ gown and masks • Kept clean/disinfected
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Organizations • NANN: National Association of Neonatal Nurses • Mission: “To support the professional needs of neonatal nurses throughout their careers” • http://www.nann.org/ • Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nursing • “AWHONN professional resources and support empower nurses to provide superior evidence-based care to newborns and to women throughout the lifespan.” • http://www.awhonn.org/ Journals • Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing • Advances in Neonatal Care