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ANA
Nurses began organizing and formed the ANA (American Nurses Association) which set a standard for all nurses to pass an exam to become certified before they could serve the public. -
The Birth of Premature Infant Care
Martin Couney was the first doctor to provide specialized care for premature babies with the use of the incubator. However, the acknowledgment of the profession was not until the 1960's. -
Nursing Salary
The annual average for nurses after two years was $193. -
The Abgar Score
Virginia Abgar created the numbering system of newborns to establish the healthiness of the child. Based on weight and general healthiness, a one represents a child who has a low chance of survival while a five a child who is born extremely healthy. -
First Neonatal Surgical Unit
In Liverpool, England the first surgical unit designated specifically to critically ill infants was established. The first sugical unit in the US was established in 1962. -
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Jones, Smith, and Ulleland named the disease affecting newborn's development when the mother consumed alcohol during pregnancy. -
NANN
The National Association of NICU Nurses is formed to set standards of education and give national representation of all NICU nurses. -
Jan sherman
she has her PhD from Texas Woman's University and is NNP-board certified. Jan and her husband research the effects of probiotics in preterm infants. She has a doctorate in in prenatal nicotine exposure. She is an advocate for neonatal nursing and speaks at many confrences regarding nicu nursing. People refer to her as a neonatal nurse expert. -
Bibiography
"Diagnostic Tests for Cerebral Palsy." Michig "History Timeline 1900 to 1929." History Timeline 1900 to 1929. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Jan. 2016. "How to Become a Neonatal Nurse: Neonatal Nursing Careers." Learn How to Become. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Jan. 2016. "Martin+couney - Google Search." Martin+couney - Google Search. N.p., n.d. Web. 22 Jan. 2016. "Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) Registered Nurse Salary." Pay Scale Human Capitol. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Jan. 2016. -
Average Current Salary
The current average salary is between 47,000 and 100,000 depending on location and the amount of expirience in the practice. -
Duties
NICU nurses have a wide variety of duties farther than just caring for the critical infant. Sharing information with the parents and providing emotional support are just a few of the responsabilities of the nurse. The parents recieve most of their information from the nurses who collaborate with doctors so the nurses are required to have an understanding of procedures as well as the patients condition while providing support. -
How to Become a NICU Nurse
- Obtain a Bachelors Degree from a four year school. (A BSN or bachelor of science in nursing) 2.Pass the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) to become a RN
- (Optional) Become certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Council with a specialty in pediactrics and infants
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bibliography
"10 Top Neonatal Nursing Professors." Nurse Practitioner Schools. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Jan. 2016. Neonatology on the Web: Timeline of Neonatology. N.p., n.d. Web. 26 Jan. 2016
