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Nurses who are assigned in the neonatal intensive care unit or NICU are called neonatal nurses. They care for infants who are critically ill.

Neonatal care is a specialization that a Registered Nurse can train for. Training programs for neonatal nursing are held mostly near or within major hospitals with NICUs. Continued patient care is included in the training which is why it is held near or in a facility with NICU. Acute care pediatric nursing is also included in training nurses who will be assigned in the NICU. These nurses are also trained to care for patients of all ages in ICUs or acute care units.

The Various Ways That Neonatal Nurses Do Their Job.

These health care givers directly report to neonatologists or the specialists supervising the care of ill infants. 
They have direct contact with parents as they oversee a caseload of patients most of the time 
Whenever the situation calls for it, neonatal nurses can give orders and make decisions on the what procedure needs to be done. The supervising power of an NICU nurse vary depending on the facility.

A few years experience as a neonatal nurse is a requirement in many master's programs which ensures that the nurse practitioner has spent years not only taking care of infants but also educating the families on how to deal with the situation. The ability to care for ill infants is not the only skill required in this job but also the ability to assuage the grief of the stricken child's family. This is the difference between doctors and neonatal nurses who are not merely there to help care for the child but also to spend time and hear parents out.

Naturally, most family members find neonatal nurses to be more approachable for queries than other members of the medical staff. Though sick children's parents see the neonatologist daily, they see and speak with the NICU nurses many times a day. On occasions when there are higher than usual caseloads, NICU nurses are always available to lend a hand.

Neonatal training programs are offered by nursing and medical schools for those who are interested in caring for infants. To qualify for training, there are various requirements depending on the training facility however one should be a registered nurse with a bachelor's degree at least.

Training programs take 2 to 3 years to complete and a certification test must be taken and passed afterwards to be a certified NICU nurse. Getting certified allows for greater chances of employment as a neonatal nurse. 保育士