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Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in our heart

I’m thankful for the little moments. The moments that make the heart breaking, gut wrenching days all worth it. The moments that remind you how a place that can leave you feeling completely crushed and devastated is also a place that has the ability restore your faith in humanity. Those moments may come as a few peaceful seconds when you finally get to place an infant in it’s mothers arms after she has waited weeks to hold her baby.

They can also come amid chaos when you are struggling to save a baby and briefly make eye contact with a new Dad who simply mouths the words, thank you. Sometimes it’s simply a co-worker…

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A Brief History of Advances in Neonatal Care

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All Things NICU

Helpful NICU information, links, and even study guides!

National Association of Neonatal Nurses

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Neonatal Care Academy

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Neonatal Doc

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NICU Awareness Month

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The Neonatal Connection

Blog by NANN, the professional voice that shapes neonatal nursing through excellence in practice, education, research and professional development.