What education do you need to become a neonatal nurse?

Answer 1

Well usually after high school you can go and study to become a RN (registered nurse) that most of the time is necassary. Then once you are a RN you can have a bit more studying that will give you good education to become a neonatal nurse. With this education you have a better chance of a high salary and a good position but in some hospitals they give you a couple moths of training without previouse knowledge but you won't have the benefits of a educated nurse would.

Answer 2

First comes becoming a nurse, then comes the specialty. There are three options to become a registered nurse as follows.

• diploma program (typically three years, not recommended for individuals who do not have an already existing degree)
• associate degree (two years as a full-time student once the student starts the professional phase of the program)
• bachelor's degree (BSN) (four years as a full-time student)

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Answer 3

There are three options to become a registered nurse as follows.

• diploma program (typically three years, not recommended for individuals who do not have an already existing degree)
• associate degree (two years as a full-time student once the student starts the professional phase of the program)
• bachelor's degree (BSN) (four years as a full-time student)

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