RNC-NIC

Medical abbreviation · Healthcare Credential

RNC-NIC stands for Registered Nurse Certified in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing, a healthcare credential abbreviation.

NCC certification for NICU nurses who care for critically ill and premature newborns. It requires an RN license and neonatal intensive care experience.

Example: NICU RN, RNC-NIC, member of the neonatal transport team.

Usage notes

Eligibility includes 24 months and 2,000 hours of NICU experience. The AACN neonatal CCRN is an alternative. Content covers respiratory support, nutrition, developmental care and family-centered care.

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