Keywords: RN, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, NICU, Pediatrics, Pediatric Nursing, Neonatal Nursing, Acute Care, NRP, Neonatal Resuscitation Program, AAP, AHA, NCC, Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing Certification, California Children’s Services, CCS, Pediatric Clinical Care, Critical Care Nursing, Patient Care, Family-Centered Care, Clinical Assessment, Evidence-Based Practice, Hospital Nursing, Acute Care Nursing, Interdisciplinary Collaboration, Patient Safety, Infection Prevention, Clinical Documentation. Candidates working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) must meet the requirements outlined in the California Children’s Services (CCS) Manual of Procedures, Chapter 3.25.3, including: Successful completion of the Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) through the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and American Heart Association (AHA).