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First is becoming a registered nurse, then comes the specialty.

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Q: Do you have to become a registered nurse before you become a neonatal nurse?
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Can a licensed vocational nurse work as a neonatal nurse?

A licensed vocational nurse cannot work as a neonatal nurse. Neonatal nurses are required to become registered nurses first, with certification in the field.


What has a higher position a registered nurse or a neunatal nurse?

Neonatal nurses are a subset of registered nurses.


What do you do before you become a Neonatal Nurse?

you fall off the face of the earth


What type of nurses mainly work in the intensive care unit?

A neonatal nurse.


Can someone with a B.S.N be a neonatal nurse?

Yes, a BSN degree is recommended to become a neonatal nurse.


Can you become a neonatal nurse with out becoming a RN?

Nope


Do you need to become a RN to be a neonatal nurse?

Yes you do.


What kind of education does a family nurse practitioner have?

Family nurse practitioners have education starting from registered nurse and moving to advanced registered nurse. They must have a master degree in Registered nursing then a practical registered nurse before can become a nursing practitioner.


Do you need to go to medical school to become a neonatal nurse?

No, you go to nursing school to become a nurse.


How do registered nurse help people?

Care for sick of all ages. Educate people about their Health. Also you would educate people about there Medications.


What training education is required for a neonatal nurse?

Neonatal nurses are required to be licensed as a registered nurse, which, depending upon the program you choose, can take two to four years. After obtaining this license and gaining some practical experience in a neonatal intensive care unit (the National Association of Neonatal Nurses recommends two years), you may choose to return to school and obtain a degree as a neonatal nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist.


Are registered nurses the same as nurses?

A registered nurse is the basic level attained after graduating from a certified Associates or Bachelors nursing program. This means that the registered nurse has not yet specified if he or she would like to enter a specialized field in nursing. A pediatric nurse is a registered nurse trained in the care of newborns and children. It is a specialized field that a registered nurse must first train on before he or she is able to work in that specific area.