What is the role of the nurse in the NICU?
NICU Nurse responsibilities include:\n\n Providing round-the-clock care to premature and severely ill newborn infants. Caring for the basic needs of infants like feeding and changing diapers. Performing medical procedures such as inserting intravenous lines, performing tests and administering medications.
What qualities should a NICU nurse have?
Non absorbent wall material should be used around the sink to prevent the growth of mould on cellulose materials. There should be space for soap and towel dispensers. CDC recommends hand washing before and after contact with every patient for 20 seconds and 40-60 seconds of hand washing before entering the NICU.