Work-related support needs of registered nurses in a neonatal intensive care unit in the Tshwane District.

Background: Registered nurses in neonatal intensive care units (NICU) are working under stressful environment caused by the need and commitment to provide care for the critically ill neonates. Therefore, there is an imperative need to know and understand the work-related support strategies that can be adapted for registered nurses working in a NICU in the Tshwane District to enable them to provide quality care for the admitted neonates.

Aim: To explore and describe the work-related support needs of registered nurses working in a specific NICU situated in the Tshwane District.