Experience
Cheryl Bird, RN, BSN, is a former writer for Verywell covering premature babies.
She is a full-time NICU nurse.
Education
Cheryl is a registered nurse in the state of Virginia.
She is certified inNeonatal Intensive Care by the National Certification Corporation.
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