Nicole Nyberg | Empowering NICU Parents Through Advocacy, Education, and Lived Experience

In this episode of the NICU Today Podcast, we are joined by Nicole Nyberg, MSN, APRN, NNP-BC—Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, clinical specialist, educator, author, advocate, and founder of Empowering NICU Parents. Nicole earned her BSN from Purdue University and her MSN from Rush University, and today she practices as a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner while also serving as a Clinical Specialist for AngelEye Health.Nicole’s passion for supporting NICU families is deeply personal. After her son William was born at just 23 weeks, she devoted her career to empowering NICU parents and clinicians through education, advocacy, and family-integrated care. She serves as Co-Chair of the Advocacy Committee on the Family-Centered Care Task Force, has authored and co-authored numerous publications, and created Our NICU Roadmap, a guided journal designed to support families through the NICU journey. Nicole is also the CEO and founder of the nonprofit Empowering NICU Parents and host of the Empowering NICU Parents Podcast.On today’s episode:Nicole shares her journey into nursing and what inspired her to specialize in neonatal care.Her pregnancy experience and the birth of her son William at 23 weeks.An introduction to Family-Integrated Care and why it is so critical in the NICU.Nicole’s own NICU journey, including her family’s transfer to a different hospital.The biggest lessons learned during her extended NICU stay.The mission behind Empowering NICU Parents and the resources available to families.Where listeners can find her podcast and additional educational tools.An update on how William is doing today.Nicole’s story beautifully blends professional expertise with the lived experience of a NICU parent. Her work highlights the profound impact of parent engagement, advocacy, and compassionate support on the entire NICU journey. This episode offers invaluable guidance and encouragement for families navigating the NICU and for professionals dedicated to improving family-centered care.