NICU Nurses

The importance of the NICU nurse cannot be overstated. We are blessed that the St. Vincent Women’s NICU nurses provide such excellent care.

The relationship between parents and the NICU nurse furthers an interesting phenomenon – the bond between parents, child and nurse. With an unexpected premature birth - emotions run high and parents are thrust into an austere, frightening, sterile world. The nurse quickly becomes a lifeline for the child and a Godsend for the parent with translations, explanations and a friendly face.

At St. Vincent Women’s NICU, a nurse typically cares for only two, and in some cases three, babies simultaneously. This translates into concentrated child care. The level of care increases even more with the designation of a “primary nurse,” which guarantees that the baby receives continuity in staff. We are so thankful, not only for all NICU nurses, but our primary nurses Liz and Breanne.