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Cardiologist |
This doctor specializes in heart problems. |
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| Clinical Nurse Educator | This
nurse has a background in neonatal nursing. S/he coordinates additional
training and ongoing education for the rest of the nursing staff. |
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| Clinical Manager |
This is the nurse responsible for the operation of the SCN. S/he ensures that standardized care is provided and is available to discuss any questions or concerns you might have. |
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| Charge Nurse |
This nurse coordinates the day to day activities of the nursery. S/he also acts as a resource person for the other team members. |
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Developmental Pediatrician |
This medical doctor is specially trained in the development of children, including follow-up for ex-prematures and the care of children with disabilities. |
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Fellow | This is a pediatrician in training to become a Neonatologist. |
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Intern | This is a medical doctor who has completed medical school. S/he still needs some clinical training before they get their medical license. | |
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Medical Student | This person is attending medical school to become a doctor. |
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Neonatal Nurses | These nurses have special education and qualifications in caring for premature infants. | |
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Clinical Assistant |
This doctor provides care to your baby and the others in the SCN with the help of the Neonatologist. This doctor provides care to your baby and the others in the SCN with the help of the Neonatologist. |
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| Neonatal Nurse Practitioner |
This nurse is specially trained to provide advanced nursing care to newborns, including sometimes diagnosis and prescriptions for babies, plus care for families. This nurse might also be called a Clinical nurse specialist or an advanced practice nurse. They are often found in tertiary NICU's. |
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| Neonatologist |
The neonatologist in a SCN is a Pediatrician specially trained to care for high risk, premature babies. S/he will supervise the medical care of your baby. |
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| Neurologist |
This doctor is an expert with brain and nervous system problems. |
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Opthalmologist | Sometimes premature babies have eye problems; that is when this doctor specialist is called in. | |
| Occupational Therapist (Neonatal) | This person specializes in infant development. You may meet one while your baby is still in the nursery or in a follow-up clinic. |
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Pediatrician | This type of doctor provides medical care for children. Your baby will likely go to his own Pediatrician after release from the SCN. | |
| Perinatal Pharmacist |
Your baby may need special drugs, this kind of pharmacist specializes in drugs for babies. |
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| Physiotherapist |
This person has special training in assessing movement and muscle problems in infants. You may meet one in the nursery or later in a follow-up clinic. |
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| Primary Nurse |
This is the nurse assigned to care for your baby. S/he will help to coordinate and plan your baby's care. S/he will provide information for the doctors, social workers and other specialists who are caring for your baby. Your primary nurse will teach you how to care for your baby. |
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Resident | This is a medical doctor in training to become a specialist in another area, like Pediatrics, Anesthetics, Obstetrics, or as a Family Physician. | |
| Respiratory Therapist |
This person has special training for managing your baby's breathing problems. |
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Social Worker |
This person can help you with non-medical issues. They can assist you by providing counseling, emotional support, information on community resources and where the need arises, financial information. |
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Transport Nurse |
This nurse is specially trained in the care of newborns during transport to and from the NICU. |
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Ward Clerk | This person acts like a receptionist in the SCN. They will often be the one answering the phone in the unit and can help you to sign out breast pumps. |
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