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NICU nurse keeps little patients cute and comfortable to make hospital feel like home

By CBS2 Iowa
| November 22, 2021

At first glance, the pile of baby clothes on Elizabeth Adrian's counter is a bit overwhelming.

"I've gotten good at watching the clearance racks," she smiles.

Adrian has been a NICU nurse at the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital for 20 years. Just recently, though, she started a new task: keeping her patients cute and comfortable by keeping the closet of themed sleepers stocked.

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