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Does anyone know the education requirements to become a Neonatal Nurse? I think that's what I want to do. Stupid question, I know, but google has done me no good.

My Mom is a Critical care Advanced Nurse...I donno but maybe If I ask her she can help ?

Are you in the states?

Originally posted by Vinny Valentine
My Mom is a Critical care Advanced Nurse...I donno but maybe If I ask her she can help ?
Cool. Go for it
Originally posted by Ladyluck
Are you in the states?
Yes. And I do know it varies from area to area but I just want a "basic" idea of what it requires.

I'm in Canada.. it's totally different. Can't help you with this one.

Originally posted by Ladyluck
I'm in Canada.. it's totally different. Can't help you with this one.
Okie dokes.

Originally posted by DanieLs_4_Ever
Does anyone know the education requirements to become a Neonatal Nurse? I think that's what I want to do. Stupid question, I know, but google has done me no good.


You could probably find out how to go about it at School

Originally posted by K.Diddy
You could probably find out how to go about it at School
I was thinking about that. I may ask the School Nurse or Guidance Counselor. Thanks

Originally posted by DanieLs_4_Ever
I was thinking about that. I may ask the School Nurse or Guidance Counselor. Thanks

I'd guess a college degree in nursing.....?

Originally posted by Lana
I'd guess a college degree in nursing.....?
Probably. I'm not so good with all that stuff but I think you require 1-4 College years of studying nursing, and not so much 'Neonatal' Nursing. It's all indirectly but I think you can apply for a hospital after college. Then again I may be wrong!?

Originally posted by DanieLs_4_Ever
Probably. I'm not so good with all that stuff but I think you require 1-4 College years of studying nursing, and not so much 'Neonatal' Nursing. It's all indirectly but I think you can apply for a hospital after college. Then again I may be wrong!?

You'll need at least a bachelor's degree in nursing, not to mention specialized training.

Originally posted by Lana
You'll need at least a bachelor's degree in nursing, not to mention specialized training.
Yeah I read about that too. All this high-educating stuff. I love wittle babies though and I love to help so I think this would be a good career. Now I just have to figure out a way.

Not screwing up in high school and getting into a good college is a start

Why not be a doctor then?

Read up!

http://www.neonatology.org/career/default.html

(Hope it helps)

anatomy physiology microbiology general education( math science history...and the like)

get 3.0 and above gpa and from there you will be trained RN 2 years.

trust me i know cuz im startin a new carreer... male nurse!!!! (the sound of male and the sound of nurse doesnt go together!!!!)

once youre RN you can specify what type of nurse u gonna be. from there u can do your neonatology.

Originally posted by Lana
Not screwing up in high school and getting into a good college is a start
I'm actually really trying my best. That load I said way earlier was a bunch of crock really. Yes there HAVE been days that I said "Screw it" but nowadays I'm more focused. I even kept my Grades in the C's and up Averages last semester so that's a start.
Originally posted by seaapple
Why not be a doctor then?
Naah.
Originally posted by seaapple
Read up!

http://www.neonatology.org/career/default.html

(Hope it helps)
Thank you very much, I'm opening the page as I write this
Originally posted by DanteMayCry
anatomy physiology microbiology general education( math science history...and the like)

get 3.0 and above gpa and from there you will be trained RN 2 years.

trust me i know cuz im startin a new carreer... male nurse!!!! (the sound of male and the sound of nurse doesnt go together!!!!)

once youre RN you can specify what type of nurse u gonna be. from there u can do your neonatology.
Thanks. Coincidentally before I even started thinking of Neonatal Nursing I signed up for next years classes and I have signed up for Anatomy/Physiology (one class), and Child Care 1 and 2.
And no, Male Nurse is not hard to believe, my Step-Uncle (Justin, who died's Step Dad) so I take no shame to that!