Navy Officer Subspecialty · Medical
1964 Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Overview
Neonatal intensive care nurses care for premature and critically ill newborns in intensive care units. They monitor vital systems, support breathing and feeding, administer treatment, and educate families.
Core Skills
- neonatal patient assessment
- ventilator and respiratory support
- intravenous medication management
- neonatal resuscitation
- incubator and thermoregulation management
- developmental care planning
- parent and family education
- electronic health record documentation
- multidisciplinary care coordination
Civilian Software & Tools
- Apache Spark
- eClinicalWorks EHR software
- Epic Systems
- Google Docs
- Henry Schein Dentrix
- Kronos Workforce Timekeeper
- MEDITECH software
- Microsoft Access
Civilian Career Paths
- Nursing
- Clinical Technician
- Emergency Medicine
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Registered Nurse (RN) License
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification
Career Growth
- Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Certification (RNC-NIC)
- Critical Care Registered Nurse Neonatal
- Certified Pediatric Nurse (CPN)
- Certified Nurse Manager and Leader
What the Work Involves
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Provide health care, first aid, immunizations, or assistance in convalescence or rehabilitation in locations such as schools, hospitals, or industry.
Related Occupations
- Family Medicine Physicians
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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