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Arrival in the NICU
Neonatal nurse specialist (NNS)
An NNS works alongside the doctors attending deliveries, assessing babies
and prescribing medications. They are involved in the medical care rather
than the nursing care.
Clinical nurse specialist (CNS)
A CNS provides clinical support for both nurses and doctors. They have an
educational role and uphold and improve the standards of care within the
Unit.
Staff nurse
A staff nurse is a registered nurse. Some staff nurses are also midwives, and
some have done additional training in the area of neonates.
Homecare nurse
A homecare nurse is a senior neonatal nurse who co-ordinates discharge
planning, parent education and home visits.
Technician
A technician looks after the equipment that your baby uses.
Lactation consultant
A lactation consultant assists mothers with breast-feeding and expressing.
Ward clerk
The ward clerk carries out the day-to-day paper work of the Unit.
Who are all the additional staff that may visit?
Pharmacologist
A pharmacologist’s job is to ensure that your baby is getting the right
medication. They also make up a lot of the medications and IV fluids your
baby gets while in the Unit.
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