What Is the Income of a Neonatal Nurse?
A neonatal nurse is a registered nurse who specializes in the care of infants. Most of these professionals work in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of a hospital, while others work at a clinic or community health facility.
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Training
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Neonatal nurses are often required to have a bachelor's degree in nursing, as well as advanced training such as the neonatal resuscitation program (NRP) or pediatric advanced life support (PALS) certification.
NICU Levels
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Hospital neonatal intensive care units are categorized in four levels. Level I is for infants and mothers who require care but are likely to recover quickly from any illness or complications. Level II is for infants who require more care due to illness or complications, while Level III is for seriously ill infants who require constant care. Several hospitals in the U.S. are accredited to provide Level IV neonatal care for seriously ill infants.
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Neonatal Nurse Salary
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As of July 2010, Indeed.com lists a national average salary of $80,000 per year for a neonatal nurse.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
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A neonatal nurse practitioner is a registered nurse with a master's degree in nursing and a specialization in neonatal care. Most of these professionals also work in a hospital setting in a neonatal intensive care unit.
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Salary
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As of July 2010, Salary.com lists a national median salary of $99,230 per year for a neonatal nurse practitioner.
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