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Neonatal nursing is a sub-specialty of nursing that works with newborn infants born with a variety of problems ranging from premature, birth defects, infection, cardiac malformations, and surgical problems. The neonatal period is defined as the first month of life

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RN: A Registered Nurse is a nurse who has graduated from a nursing program and met the requirements outlined by a country, state, province or similar licensing body to obtain a nursing license

NNP: Are advanced practice nurses that care for premature and sick newborns in neonatal intensive care units (NICU), emergency rooms, delivery rooms, or specialty clinics.

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Minimum degree you'll need to practice: You must be a registered nurse  with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)A neonatal nurse must be a registered nurse (RN) with a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree (BSN). You must be certified in Neonatal Resuscitation and/or Neonatal Intensive care Nursing. You may also be required to complete a minimum number of years of clinical experience in a hospital setting.

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They keep them in the NICU which stands for:Neonatal Intensive Care Unit .

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Most babies admitted to the NICU are premature (born before 37 weeks of pregnancy), have low birth weight (less than 5.5 pounds), or have a medical condition that requires special care. In the U.S., nearly half a million babies are born preterm, and many of these babies also have low birth weights. Twins, triplets, and other multiples often are admitted to the NICU, as they tend to be born earlier and smaller than single birth babies. Babies with medical conditions such as heart problems, infections, or birth defects are also cared for in the NICU.

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When a baby enters the world, many body systems change dramatically from the way they functioned during fetal life:

The lungs must breathe air.

The cardiac and pulmonary circulation changes.

The digestive system must begin to process food and excrete waste.

The kidneys must begin working to balance fluids and chemicals in the body and excrete waste.

The liver and immunologic systems must begin functioning independently.

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Registered Nurse :$66,640
Neonatal nurse practitioners:102,670

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Premature babies are born early not healthy enough to go home 2-3 days after birth. They are often hooked up to breath machines and feeding tube and more .