Table 1

Characteristics of Southampton qualified advanced neonatal nurse practitioners (ANNPs) who responded to the questionnaire (n=79)

Median age (range)42 years (28–52)
M/F4/75
Marital status
    Married45 (57%)
    Single29 (37%)
    Divorced5 (6%)
Working as ANNP68 (86%)
Of those working as ANNPs (68) number in original seconding unit59 (87%)
Type of neonatal unit
    District general hospital28 (41%)
    Tertiary40 (59%)