Neonatology is a field of medicine that promotes the health of newborn infants. Most of the time, this type of healthcare tends to babies who are born prematurely or who have certain medical conditions when they are born. Doctors who work in this field are primarily hospital-based, and they work in neonatal intensive care units, also referred to as the NICU. These medical professionals are important in ensuring that new babies are healthy before they go home with their parents.

A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse who has gone through additional training to provide more advanced medical and diagnostic care to patients with all different kinds of illnesses. These medical professionals generally hold at least a master’s degree, so they have a comprehensive basis of medical knowledge to help patients suffering from chronic and acute conditions. They may work in hospitals, intensive care units, hospice centers, and even doctor’s offices, depending on their specialty.