Advanced technology is saving infants at earlier stages often only to see them die agonizing deaths or face lifetime infirmities. In this phenomenological study, 16 NICU nurses provided their experiences dealing with these patients, their families and doctors. Results indicated a variety of stressors and moral conflicts that impacted nurses mentally and physically. Despite these stressors, most had been in this work for over 10 years and continued to feel that it was rewarding and worthwhile
