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Posted by: Callista Dammann on Oct 08, 2025

First published November 2013 Updated October 2025 I am a NICU mom. For 175 days, I was a NICU mom. I watched my daughter grow and thrive inside the walls of Nationwide Children’s Hospital. I rode the NICU rollercoaster, with all of its ups and downs, and it was a tumultuous, bumpy ride.

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The Power of Nurses to Transform Health

Nationwide Children’s nurses and advanced practice providers (APPs) impact beyond the bedside and point of care. We have nurses and APPs involved in education, quality initiatives, research and advocacy for all families, everywhere.

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Meet the Staff: What is an Advanced Practice Nurse?

Let’s break down what an APRN is and what you can expect when they’re part of your child’s healthcare team.

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700 Children’s® features the most current pediatric health care information and research from our pediatric experts – physicians and specialists who have seen it all. Many of them are parents and bring a special understanding to what our patients and families experience. If you have a child – or care for a child – 700 Children’s was created especially for you.

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