Melissa Jordan, RN, said she came up with the idea nearly six months ago after one of the babies in the unit was discharged after a 62-day stay. She said the nurses now hold ceremonies for each baby born at least six weeks premature.
Officials also hang photographs of all the babies who have “graduated.” To date, the NICU has seen 14 babies graduate, including three sets of twins, according to the report.
“It’s overwhelming. You’re happy, but you’re sad at the same time because you get so close to the babies and families. It’s a huge deal for the babies to be able to go home,” Ms. Jordan told Inside Edition. “Since I started the graduations, I feel like I have a higher purpose for why I am here.”
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