Neonatology: Neonatologists are pediatricians with additional training in the care of newborn babies. Neonatal nurse practitioners, or advanced practice nurses who specialize in care of newborns, and doctors in training to be pediatricians (residents) or neonatologists (fellows) may also help care for your baby under the supervision of an attending neonatologist.
Nursing: Nurses provide most of the day-to-day assessment and care of babies in the NICU. They work closely with parents and with neonatology to ensure the best care for the babies under their care.
Respiratory therapy: Respiratory therapists manage respiratory equipment, such as ventilators and CPAP machines to make sure they are functioning according to doctors’ orders. They may also provide breathing treatments.
Occupational and physical therapists: Premature babies require special positioning to promote healthy growth and development, may need special help to make sure they are learning to eat well, and may benefit from infant massage. Occupational therapists (OTs) and physical therapists (PTs) provide these services.
http://preemies.about.com/od/allaboutthenicu/a/NICUPart1.htm
This explains what the staff does all the different names. How well they take care of the babies. How they do it. It tells what the nurse's name are and what they do for a living also known as Neonatologists.
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