Tips for Visitors Visiting Hours: Suggested visiting hours are between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., in order to allow patients ample time to rest, and nurses and physicians time to care for patients. ICU visiting hours are between: 8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. - 12:30p.m., 5:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.. In special circumstances, including parents of newborns, children, and patients receiving palliative care services, accommodations may be made to allow family members and/or support persons to stay with patients around the clock. Can’t visit your loved one in person? Try our online greeting card feature! Follow the easy instructions, and one of our staff members will deliver your card on your behalf. Meals & Snacks: For visitor convenience, the NRMC Cafeteria is open from 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for coffee and then from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Vending machines are available for snacks and drinks on the first floor of the hospital in two locations: the vending area located next to the elevators and in the entry way to the Emergency Department. These machines are accessible 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Please be sure to check with your loved one’s nurse or physician before providing any food or drinks to a patient, in case the patient is on a restricted diet. The Gift Shop: This quaint gift shop is run by the NRMC Auxiliary and staffed by volunteers, and offers a variety of necessary essentials, greeting cards, gift items, jewelry and much more. The Gift Shop is located directly off the main lobby of the hospital, and is open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. NRMC is currently a smoke-free facility, with designated smoking stations located on campus. However, effective January 1, 2008, we will be a smoke-free campus. Smoking, or the use of any tobacco products will not be allowed on the NRMC property.