Navy
MEDICAL
Subspecialty
Officer Subspecialty
1964
Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing
An officer subspecialty earned alongside a primary designator, marking advanced education or experience in this field.
Description
Neonatal intensive care nursing focuses on caring for premature and critically ill newborns in intensive care units. The work includes monitoring vital systems, supporting breathing and feeding, administering treatment, and educating 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
Common Certifications
- Registered Nurse License
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Certified Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
- Critical Care Registered Nurse Neonatal
- Basic Life Support
Civilian Career Paths
- NURSING
- CLINICAL TECHNICIAN
- EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Registered Nurse License
- Basic Life Support
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support
- Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification
Career Growth
- Certified Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse
- Critical Care Registered Nurse Neonatal
- Certified Pediatric Nurse
- Certified Nurse Manager and Leader
Data sourced from official Navy publications and public military occupational references. Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.