Investing in knowledge
Through your generosity, we’re supporting excellence in all three Stollery neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) sites by inviting expert Stollery NICU nurses to pursue further education at the University of Alberta to become neonatal nurse practitioners.
Neonatal nurse practitioners are advanced practice nurses specializing in newborn care. They work in collaboration with neonatologists and pediatricians in NICUs and can assess, diagnose, order diagnostic tests, lead resuscitations, perform many procedures, prescribe medication and much more.
Experienced NICU nurses who are employees of the Stollery can apply for funding. Successful applicants commit to providing at least two years of service at the Stollery. Since 2018, nine nurses have successfully graduated from the program and are working in a Stollery NICU today. On average, there are three to five program applicants each year, with one applicant taking advantage of the program last year.
The Stollery has the largest neonatal nurse practitioner team in Canada providing expert clinical care to fragile NICU patients and their families.
