I know that I've been wanting to work in the Nicu since I was 15 or 16. I just love babies! I want to see them live a happy healthy life because they shouldn't be suffering. I don't know why I want to be this. I can't quite put a finger the reason. But I did a internship as a CNA in the nursing home and I liked it. Never really thought about changing my major. I still want to be a nurse. I never really looked at prices and I really didn't care about the prices. Maybe nursing is my calling...
+Tina2tu Neonatal nursing is an amazing career option. I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching it and I hope school is going good for you :) -Sarah
Oh my goodness! I just found this and I had never heard him talk before. I’d only seen him at the “patient!” He’s just like Sarah 😭 So cute!!! They’re just the perfect couple 🥰
I really loved the story at the end it made me tear up honestly. I also really enjoyed the whole video in general. I'm 17 right now and am going to finish highschool the year coming and right now am taking med term and elements of healthcare classes. I want to get my cna & rn degrees asap so i can get started right away. I was also looking at what to specialize in and i always thought of working with maturnity. But not sure so much about seeing babies suffer also 😔 also what are those nurses called who look at the baby's in their mothers stomach before being born?
+pinche_lelii Thank you so much for your comment. I enjoyed reading it! Glad you liked the story and video. That sounds like an awesome plan of becoming a CNA and then a RN. Maternity nursing is a great field to go into...maternity nursing (also called a L&D "labor and delivery" nurse) mainly deals with the mother in labor, monitor the babies heart rate during labor, and cares for the mom after birth. The neonatal nurse takes care of the baby after birth and works in the nursery on the maternity unit. Here is a video on a maternity nurse: ruclips.net/video/YWcuCTiggkg/видео.html The person who looks at the baby while still in the mom's belly is actually not a nurse but a diagnostic medical sonography also called an ultrasound tech. We will be making a video about this profession which will include their job duties, educational requirements, and salary. So, stay tuned if you are interested in that profession. Thank you again for your comment :)
+RegisteredNurseRN Update: We got the Ultrasound tech (diagnostic medical sonographer) video done, in case anyone is interested: ruclips.net/video/ZdKLQU0HKNU/видео.html
+Brianna Martinez You're so welcome. We were very happy to do the video for you :) It was a great video request! Glad you liked the story....it was very touching and we just had to incorporate it in the video. -Ben & Sarah
I am 14 years old, a freshman in high school and for about a year now I know this is the job I want to do. I have a big big heart for babies and would do whatever it takes to make sure they are happy and healthy. Do you have any tips for me, being so young wanting to be involved in being a NICU nurse ?
+Alyssa Hernandez Thank you so much for your comment, Alyssa! I think it is great you want to work with babies and it sounds like it may be your calling. NICU nurses I've spoken with LOVE their job and they say they could never imagine doing anything different. You can definitely start preparing for being a NICU nurse now even though you are in high school. Here are some things you can do: keep you GPA high (3.5 or greater), join a health association club...does you school have the HOSA club...this will expose you to the health care field and allow you to compete in competitions which can lead to scholarships.... volunteer in organizations with children or at your local hospital and ask to be placed in the children areas, shadow a nurse in the NICU (you may have to be 16 or older) but many hospitals have opportunities for this..just call the human resource department and ask), when you are 18 try to get a job as a nursing assistant in the NICU (I've know many nurses who done this and when they were finally a RN they were given a position), start looking at nursing programs you want to attend and look at their requirements, do your best on the ACT or SAT, and while your in high school try to take hard classes that will require you study hard and put effort into ( this will allow you to learn how to study properly because nursing school requires much study)...some people make the mistake of taking easy classes and never know how to study right). I have some videos on what you can do while in high school to prepare for nursing school...here they are: "How to Prepare for Nursing School as a High School Student": ruclips.net/video/tfqMsww8lMs/видео.html "Advice for the Pre-Nursing Student": ruclips.net/video/ZWvC8pLfnd8/видео.html I hope that helps and I wish you the best, Alyssa. -Sarah
Samantha Wigfall Thank you so much for your comment and for taking the time to leave one. NNP is an excellent field to go into and many NPs absolutely love their jobs. It sounds like you will definitely do really great and I wish you the best in your journey. I hope our RUclips channel can help you along the way with preparing you for exams, nursing school, and career help. -Sarah
+Valerie Wood Yes, psychology is always good because it can help you understand people. However, it's not required for nursing. That's awesome that you want to become a neonatal nurse! I wish you the best of blessings on your journey to become one! Thanks for your comment, Valerie!
Loved the video! My question is could you be certified on multiple levels of neonatal nursing? I’m interested in level 1 and 2, but my sensitive self feels like I couldn’t handle seeing poor babies suffer 🥺 exactly what role do level 2 neonatal nurses play? Are they involved in surgeries because I’m really not too interested in that area. And I’ve seen articles on how level 1 neonatal nurses aren’t really in demand, is that true? Because I’m leaning more towards that level, thank you!
Great video! I will eventually want to be an NNP. But I have a couple of questions. Fresh out of High School what kind of jobs can we get in the NICU environment ,if any? To work in the different levels do you have to have more experience or a higher degree? I'd like to work as a level 3 nurse. Thanks!
+Ursula Barros Great question, Ursula. The job opportunities can vary greatly depending on your state and the various healthcare facilities in your area. My advice would be to check with a few local hospitals. Find out if you can job shadow. In addition, see if there are any jobs available in those NICU areas (or Labor and Delivery). You can email the human resource (or hiring department), and they'd be able to give you some specific options for that facility. Thanks for your question!
Thank you so much for answering my last questions! I have a couple more though if you don't mind. So I'm only 15 but I know this is what I want to be when I'm older. I just love babies and want to help them. But I also want to have a family of my own. I want to have like 4 kids and a family and I want to Beable to have a personal life too. Do you think that if I was a neonatal nurse I would still Beable to have a family and spend time with them. What are the hours normally? Would I have to work on holidays? Would I get any days off?
+Maddy Grace You're very welcome, Maddy! Glad I could help :) Yes, it is possible to work as a nurse and have a personal life with children and husband. However, your family should always take priority over nursing. I worked as a nurse for about 5 years before I had my first child and it allowed me to work and focus on nursing. However, after I had my son the 12 hour shifts and working holidays started to drag me down because I wanted to be home with him. However, working part-time helped that and PRN (as needed ) is always an option. When you become a nurse you will probably work 12 hours shifts (3-4 days a week) and yes, you will have to work holidays (rotate them with your co-workers...now this is if you work in a hospital. If you work in a clinic you will probably work a traditional Monday through Friday and off holidays. However, some doctor's offices are moving to 10-12 hour shifts and are open on the weekends now...so it depends on where you work. Overall, you will just have to see how things are working with you and your family and take it from there, but when children come along you do feel yourself wanting to be with them rather then being at work. I hope that helps :)
Wow nobody answered your question- my opinion is yes but don’t let the emotions get the best of you bc it’s something you’re going to see very often just tell yourself the baby will be fine and you can take care of it
I’m also an emotional and nervous person so I personally think me being in level 2 would scare me and have pressure on me if something goes wrong in a baby
From my clinical experiences I would do NICU over PICU peds or adult nursing. I just did my NICU rotation tonight and the nurse said she would rather care for babies plus when a kid tells her “I don’t want to die” she breaks down and can’t do it but a baby can’t talk. It’s harsh but it’s the truth. I’m really really leaning towards it which is strange because I never thought I would work with babies
Awesome video! Was the story at the end true? I have some questions too. What is the difference between a neonatal nurse and a labor and delivery nurse? And what classes do you recommend taking in highschool if you want to be a neonatal nurse?
+Maddy Grace Thank you very much, Maddy! Great questions! The story was difficult to verify. Some sources said it was true and others said it was not. However, I am leaning towards it to be true. The difference between a neonatal nurse and L&D nurse is that a L&D nurse takes care of the mother and monitors the baby during the birthing process (and helps the mother recover after birth). On the other hand, the neonatal nurse cares just for the baby after the birth and other neonatal nurse work with babies who are really sick and need intensive care. I have a video on a L&D nurse you may want to check out: ruclips.net/video/YWcuCTiggkg/видео.html I recommend that you take any health science courses offered by your high school to help prepare you for the medical field: medical terminology, any nursing type classes, nutrition, etc I hope that helps! Excellent questions! -Ben
+Maddy Grace It would be a great class to take, Maddy. I'm so excited for your desire to become a neonatal nurse. You can definitely do it, so hang in there. Any science or health-related classes can be beneficial. Thanks for your question.
+RegisteredNurseRN thank you so much for your response! And yes it is my dream job. We just signed up for classes for next year today so I signed up for child development 1 and 2!
+Jamelyn Rodriguez Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment, Jamelyn. Neonatal nursing is an excellent career. I'm glad the video helped and I wish you much success in your neonatal nursing career! -Ben
A neonatal nurse is a registered nurse with a limited scope of practice compared to a neonatal nurse practitioner and tends to work at the bedside. They don't write orders for treatments or medications...instead implement the orders. Neonatal nurse practitioners are ADVANCED practice registered nurse who have received more schooling and care for babies by ordering medical treatment and medications. The work under the supervision of a doctor. I hope that helps.
+RegisteredNurseRN Ooh, alright thank you ^-^ and does a neonatal nurse touch or feel the baby to check if the baby is ok? Because I saw a video of a nurse checking on a newborn baby to see if he or she is ok and ready to go
Cindy Pineda Yes, neonatal nurses play a HUGE role in caring (hands-on) for newborns. There work closely at their bedside. You get to snuggle the babies and love on them.
Yes you can choose! It all depends on the facility you decide to work in. Some hospitals specialize in a specific level and some have all levels. just do your research!
(I meant "I ") do I have to go to a university to be a neonatal nurse and I'm in my freshman year and what classes do you recommend to take throughout high school
+Lichee Niche Great questions, Lichee! After you complete high school, you will need to apply to a university or community college with a nursing program. You can either earn an ADN or BSN degree...it is your choice...regardless of which one you choose you will become a registered nurse. When deciding which degree you want to earn you need to ask yourself what are your future career goals? Do you plan on becoming a nurse practitioner (may be a neonatal NP) or entering management? BSN is the best route. If you plan on working as a staff nurse and never doing anything else I would go with an ADN. Here is a video on the differences between an ADN vs BSN degree: ruclips.net/video/n2qAT7BQFwY/видео.html However, it is important to note that may employers are pushing for nurses to have BSN degrees. I would look in the area you live and see which degree type is preferred by employers. After you graduate from nursing school, you will need to get a job at a hospital working with neonates (either in a neonatal intensive care unit or ob unit in the nursery). You will receive on-the-job training on how to be a neonatal nurse. While you're in high school, I recommend that you're on the college path and try to take health science classes as your electives. Does your high school have a HOSA club or any type of health club? I would join this so you can meet universities, network with others etc. Also, during the summers try to volunteer at a hospital or something health related...this will look good on your college application. Here is a video on "How to prepare for Nursing School While in High School": ruclips.net/video/tfqMsww8lMs/видео.html I hope that helps, and I hope my channel can help you on your nursing journey :) -Sarah
+RegisteredNurseRN Thank you for answering my questions and I have a couple of more questions and also I want to be a neonatal nurse and where do I go to get a nursing program? Do I get the nursing program first then apply to an university/community college?
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I know that I've been wanting to work in the Nicu since I was 15 or 16. I just love babies! I want to see them live a happy healthy life because they shouldn't be suffering. I don't know why I want to be this. I can't quite put a finger the reason. But I did a internship as a CNA in the nursing home and I liked it. Never really thought about changing my major. I still want to be a nurse. I never really looked at prices and I really didn't care about the prices. Maybe nursing is my calling...
+Monay20 Many nurses in the NICU love working with babies. Whatever you decide to do, I wish you the best of blessings!
RegisteredNurseRN ok thank you! :)
I’m 14 now and I’ve wanted to be a nicu nurse for about a year now.
That ending brought me to tears. Exactly why I'm fighting to try so hard at 37 to be a NICU RN.
I just wanna be a neonatal nurse, I don’t want to be with the special babies, idk why, but I want to be level 1 nurse
Same girl same
That’s kinda messed up 😭
@@bryan-zp6ty Literally 😭💀
This video had great information for people who are considering this profession. Thank you!
I just love babies so much, I’ve thought about being a neonatal nurse since I was 13-14
Just got hired as a nicu cna and I'm so excited! I'm doing my prerequisites dor my adn now
This is the perfect video for me!! Thank you!!
+Tina2tu Neonatal nursing is an amazing career option. I'm glad you liked the video. Thanks for watching it and I hope school is going good for you :)
-Sarah
Oh my goodness! I just found this and I had never heard him talk before. I’d only seen him at the “patient!” He’s just like Sarah 😭 So cute!!! They’re just the perfect couple 🥰
I am literally sobbing from the story at the end
I really loved the story at the end it made me tear up honestly. I also really enjoyed the whole video in general. I'm 17 right now and am going to finish highschool the year coming and right now am taking med term and elements of healthcare classes. I want to get my cna & rn degrees asap so i can get started right away. I was also looking at what to specialize in and i always thought of working with maturnity. But not sure so much about seeing babies suffer also 😔 also what are those nurses called who look at the baby's in their mothers stomach before being born?
+pinche_lelii Thank you so much for your comment. I enjoyed reading it! Glad you liked the story and video. That sounds like an awesome plan of becoming a CNA and then a RN. Maternity nursing is a great field to go into...maternity nursing (also called a L&D "labor and delivery" nurse) mainly deals with the mother in labor, monitor the babies heart rate during labor, and cares for the mom after birth. The neonatal nurse takes care of the baby after birth and works in the nursery on the maternity unit. Here is a video on a maternity nurse: ruclips.net/video/YWcuCTiggkg/видео.html
The person who looks at the baby while still in the mom's belly is actually not a nurse but a diagnostic medical sonography also called an ultrasound tech. We will be making a video about this profession which will include their job duties, educational requirements, and salary. So, stay tuned if you are interested in that profession. Thank you again for your comment :)
+RegisteredNurseRN Update: We got the Ultrasound tech (diagnostic medical sonographer) video done, in case anyone is interested: ruclips.net/video/ZdKLQU0HKNU/видео.html
RegisteredNurseRN Is possible to be both a neonatal nurse as well as L&D nurse?
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@@laurasydd seriously !! this is what I'm thinking
Thank you guys so much for this video it helped me a lot and the story at the end is really a amazing story.
+Brianna Martinez You're so welcome. We were very happy to do the video for you :) It was a great video request! Glad you liked the story....it was very touching and we just had to incorporate it in the video.
-Ben & Sarah
My favorite part of being a neonatal nurse is caring for the infants and fighting for their lives.
I am 14 years old, a freshman in high school and for about a year now I know this is the job I want to do. I have a big big heart for babies and would do whatever it takes to make sure they are happy and healthy. Do you have any tips for me, being so young wanting to be involved in being a NICU nurse ?
+Alyssa Hernandez Thank you so much for your comment, Alyssa! I think it is great you want to work with babies and it sounds like it may be your calling. NICU nurses I've spoken with LOVE their job and they say they could never imagine doing anything different. You can definitely start preparing for being a NICU nurse now even though you are in high school.
Here are some things you can do: keep you GPA high (3.5 or greater), join a health association club...does you school have the HOSA club...this will expose you to the health care field and allow you to compete in competitions which can lead to scholarships....
volunteer in organizations with children or at your local hospital and ask to be placed in the children areas, shadow a nurse in the NICU (you may have to be 16 or older) but many hospitals have opportunities for this..just call the human resource department and ask), when you are 18 try to get a job as a nursing assistant in the NICU (I've know many nurses who done this and when they were finally a RN they were given a position), start looking at nursing programs you want to attend and look at their requirements, do your best on the ACT or SAT, and while your in high school try to take hard classes that will require you study hard and put effort into ( this will allow you to learn how to study properly because nursing school requires much study)...some people make the mistake of taking easy classes and never know how to study right).
I have some videos on what you can do while in high school to prepare for nursing school...here they are:
"How to Prepare for Nursing School as a High School Student": ruclips.net/video/tfqMsww8lMs/видео.html
"Advice for the Pre-Nursing Student": ruclips.net/video/ZWvC8pLfnd8/видео.html
I hope that helps and I wish you the best, Alyssa.
-Sarah
Samantha Wigfall Thank you so much for your comment and for taking the time to leave one. NNP is an excellent field to go into and many NPs absolutely love their jobs. It sounds like you will definitely do really great and I wish you the best in your journey. I hope our RUclips channel can help you along the way with preparing you for exams, nursing school, and career help. -Sarah
+Jessica Casserly aw thanks for the tips! I will definitely try volunteering in a hospital!
Will AP Psychology a good class to take in high school? I'd love to be a neonatal nurse, and I'd do everything to become one!
+Valerie Wood Yes, psychology is always good because it can help you understand people. However, it's not required for nursing. That's awesome that you want to become a neonatal nurse! I wish you the best of blessings on your journey to become one! Thanks for your comment, Valerie!
Loved the video! My question is could you be certified on multiple levels of neonatal nursing? I’m interested in level 1 and 2, but my sensitive self feels like I couldn’t handle seeing poor babies suffer 🥺 exactly what role do level 2 neonatal nurses play? Are they involved in surgeries because I’m really not too interested in that area. And I’ve seen articles on how level 1 neonatal nurses aren’t really in demand, is that true? Because I’m leaning more towards that level, thank you!
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I had a placement in a level 2 NICU and I want to work there, I’m going to graduate soon :)
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That story at the end made me cry lolx
Thank you very much for watching the video. Yes, I agree that story at the end is so sad :(
Im a junior in highschool and I want to be a neonatal nurse and this video is so so informative! Thank you sir
Im not sure if I want to be a labor and delivery nurse or neonatal nurse
Great video! I will eventually want to be an NNP. But I have a couple of questions. Fresh out of High School what kind of jobs can we get in the NICU environment ,if any? To work in the different levels do you have to have more experience or a higher degree? I'd like to work as a level 3 nurse. Thanks!
+Ursula Barros Great question, Ursula. The job opportunities can vary greatly depending on your state and the various healthcare facilities in your area. My advice would be to check with a few local hospitals. Find out if you can job shadow. In addition, see if there are any jobs available in those NICU areas (or Labor and Delivery). You can email the human resource (or hiring department), and they'd be able to give you some specific options for that facility. Thanks for your question!
Thank you so much for answering my last questions! I have a couple more though if you don't mind. So I'm only 15 but I know this is what I want to be when I'm older. I just love babies and want to help them. But I also want to have a family of my own. I want to have like 4 kids and a family and I want to Beable to have a personal life too. Do you think that if I was a neonatal nurse I would still Beable to have a family and spend time with them. What are the hours normally? Would I have to work on holidays? Would I get any days off?
+Maddy Grace You're very welcome, Maddy! Glad I could help :) Yes, it is possible to work as a nurse and have a personal life with children and husband. However, your family should always take priority over nursing. I worked as a nurse for about 5 years before I had my first child and it allowed me to work and focus on nursing. However, after I had my son the 12 hour shifts and working holidays started to drag me down because I wanted to be home with him. However, working part-time helped that and PRN (as needed ) is always an option. When you become a nurse you will probably work 12 hours shifts (3-4 days a week) and yes, you will have to work holidays (rotate them with your co-workers...now this is if you work in a hospital. If you work in a clinic you will probably work a traditional Monday through Friday and off holidays. However, some doctor's offices are moving to 10-12 hour shifts and are open on the weekends now...so it depends on where you work. Overall, you will just have to see how things are working with you and your family and take it from there, but when children come along you do feel yourself wanting to be with them rather then being at work. I hope that helps :)
I wanna work as a nicu nurse for a couple years then pursue my neonatal nurse practitioner
Okay I’m in college now to become a neonatal nurse but I would want to work in level 1, Can you pick to be in level 1 or they pick for you ?
im a emotional person, so would me going into level 2 (ill or premi) be a good idea? i want opinions from other people..
Wow nobody answered your question- my opinion is yes but don’t let the emotions get the best of you bc it’s something you’re going to see very often just tell yourself the baby will be fine and you can take care of it
I’m also an emotional and nervous person so I personally think me being in level 2 would scare me and have pressure on me if something goes wrong in a baby
From my clinical experiences I would do NICU over PICU peds or adult nursing. I just did my NICU rotation tonight and the nurse said she would rather care for babies plus when a kid tells her “I don’t want to die” she breaks down and can’t do it but a baby can’t talk. It’s harsh but it’s the truth. I’m really really leaning towards it which is strange because I never thought I would work with babies
Awesome video! Was the story at the end true? I have some questions too. What is the difference between a neonatal nurse and a labor and delivery nurse? And what classes do you recommend taking in highschool if you want to be a neonatal nurse?
+Maddy Grace Thank you very much, Maddy! Great questions! The story was difficult to verify. Some sources said it was true and others said it was not. However, I am leaning towards it to be true. The difference between a neonatal nurse and L&D nurse is that a L&D nurse takes care of the mother and monitors the baby during the birthing process (and helps the mother recover after birth). On the other hand, the neonatal nurse cares just for the baby after the birth and other neonatal nurse work with babies who are really sick and need intensive care. I have a video on a L&D nurse you may want to check out: ruclips.net/video/YWcuCTiggkg/видео.html
I recommend that you take any health science courses offered by your high school to help prepare you for the medical field: medical terminology, any nursing type classes, nutrition, etc I hope that helps! Excellent questions!
-Ben
+RegisteredNurseRN thank you for your response!
Could I just be a level 1 nurse? If so what would I have to go to school for?
This video was very helpful! thank you
+Janely Pacheco Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment. I appreciate it so much and glad the video was helpful!
-Ben
Do you think child development would be a good class to take in high school if I wanted to become a neonatal nurse?
+Maddy Grace It would be a great class to take, Maddy. I'm so excited for your desire to become a neonatal nurse. You can definitely do it, so hang in there. Any science or health-related classes can be beneficial. Thanks for your question.
+RegisteredNurseRN thank you so much for your response! And yes it is my dream job. We just signed up for classes for next year today so I signed up for child development 1 and 2!
+RegisteredNurseRN
how long does it take to become a neonatal nurse ?
Great Video :) I am so glad i watched this :) That is all i want to do
+Jamelyn Rodriguez Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a comment, Jamelyn. Neonatal nursing is an excellent career. I'm glad the video helped and I wish you much success in your neonatal nursing career!
-Ben
are there any high school/ap classes that would be best to take?
wonderful video!!!!
+Angie Mitchell Thank you so much for your comment, Angie! Glad you liked the video!
-Ben
Beautiful story. Thank you for sharing.
What is the difference between neonatal nurse and neonatal nurse practicioner? :/
A neonatal nurse is a registered nurse with a limited scope of practice compared to a neonatal nurse practitioner and tends to work at the bedside. They don't write orders for treatments or medications...instead implement the orders. Neonatal nurse practitioners are ADVANCED practice registered nurse who have received more schooling and care for babies by ordering medical treatment and medications. The work under the supervision of a doctor. I hope that helps.
+RegisteredNurseRN Ooh, alright thank you ^-^ and does a neonatal nurse touch or feel the baby to check if the baby is ok? Because I saw a video of a nurse checking on a newborn baby to see if he or she is ok and ready to go
Cindy Pineda Yes, neonatal nurses play a HUGE role in caring (hands-on) for newborns. There work closely at their bedside. You get to snuggle the babies and love on them.
+RegisteredNurseRN Oh yay! ^o^ I love that 😊 thank you so very much ^-^
So i have to take the nurse program in my local community college then graduate it then apply for a NICU nurse?
Yeah?
for being a neonatal nurse can you choose what level you want to work in or do you work in all levels?
Yes you can choose! It all depends on the facility you decide to work in. Some hospitals specialize in a specific level and some have all levels. just do your research!
Dang wth made me cry at work bro
🙂
I get to emotional I'd have to go into level 2
Is there any male neonatal nurse?.
Omg the story 😭😪
how can u get a ADN or a BSN
(I meant "I ") do I have to go to a university to be a neonatal nurse and I'm in my freshman year and what classes do you recommend to take throughout high school
+Lichee Niche if you have any more advice please tell me
+Lichee Niche Great questions, Lichee! After you complete high school, you will need to apply to a university or community college with a nursing program. You can either earn an ADN or BSN degree...it is your choice...regardless of which one you choose you will become a registered nurse. When deciding which degree you want to earn you need to ask yourself what are your future career goals? Do you plan on becoming a nurse practitioner (may be a neonatal NP) or entering management? BSN is the best route. If you plan on working as a staff nurse and never doing anything else I would go with an ADN.
Here is a video on the differences between an ADN vs BSN degree: ruclips.net/video/n2qAT7BQFwY/видео.html
However, it is important to note that may employers are pushing for nurses to have BSN degrees. I would look in the area you live and see which degree type is preferred by employers. After you graduate from nursing school, you will need to get a job at a hospital working with neonates (either in a neonatal intensive care unit or ob unit in the nursery). You will receive on-the-job training on how to be a neonatal nurse.
While you're in high school, I recommend that you're on the college path and try to take health science classes as your electives. Does your high school have a HOSA club or any type of health club? I would join this so you can meet universities, network with others etc. Also, during the summers try to volunteer at a hospital or something health related...this will look good on your college application.
Here is a video on "How to prepare for Nursing School While in High School": ruclips.net/video/tfqMsww8lMs/видео.html
I hope that helps, and I hope my channel can help you on your nursing journey :) -Sarah
+RegisteredNurseRN Thank you for answering my questions and I have a couple of more questions and also I want to be a neonatal nurse and where do I go to get a nursing program? Do I get the nursing program first then apply to an university/community college?
+Lichee Niche And also what classes you recommend me to take in high school?
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