Want to become NICU nurse and not sure where to start!?!?

NICU requirement&Trainning "Training Required Neonatal nurses must possess a registered nursing (RN) certification earned by completing an associate's or bachelor's degree program in Nursing. These programs include general coursework on biology, anatomy, medical terminology, professional ethics and patient care techniques. Graduates are prepared to pass the NCLEX-RN licensing exam. Many NICUs, require their neonatal nurses to have either a clinical nurse specialist (CNS) or nurse practitioner certification. Earning these certifications requires completion of a master's or doctoral degree program. In a Nurse Practitioner or CNS program, students can choose to focus their studies on a variety of specialized nursing fields, including neonatal nursing. Students will learn how to best treat these fragile patients with courses focusing on neonatal CPR, pharmacology, infection prevention and more". Career Options Neonatal nurses who lack a CNS or nurse practitioner's license will be limited to working outside of the NICU. These professionals will work mainly in maternity wards, assisting in labor and delivery. Nurses who have completed the training and education necessary to become a CNS or nurse practitioner may work in a neonatal intensive care unit. These departments treat newborns with serious illnesses or prematurely born infants with compromised organ and immune systems. NICUs offer neonatal nurses the opportunity to work on more challenging cases and to have increased responsibilities. Depending on state laws, neonatal nurse practitioners may be able to work without the supervision of a physician, allowing them increased freedom in treating patients. Some states allow nurse practitioners to assist midwives in performing home and natural births. Nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists will also have increased opportunities for nursing administration positions. 2. There are some nursing schools that offer a scholarship as well as a sponsorship. Google on "nursing school scholarship" then choose the one that suits you. You don't have to be a straight A student to earn a scholarship. Other options government grant,financial aid etc. 3. A regular nurse normally earn from$27-$35 per hours.You might get paid about $7-$8 extra if you work at night.Different state might pay a bit different rates.But roughly it would give you $57,599-$63,000 annually.

Hi... It's easy. You apply to a college that has a nursing school (accredited), and you can get a 2 year degree or 4 year degree (BSN). Once you are in college they will ask you your major and you tell them nursing. A BSN will be 2 years of basic courses and 2 years of nursing courses. Once you are finished with school you take your boards and look for a job. NICU will train you. simple.

You need a Bachelors Degree which is typically 4 years of school. It takes some people longer because you have to apply to the nursing program separately after you get accepted to the college. All schools party, you just have to stay away from the bad crowds. Try going to a state school, private schools are too expensive and state schools are just as good. You'll be saving a lot of money. Starting salary for a nurse who just got out of college is about $50k. It can go up to $80k (especially if you get your master's degree). here are some government statistics: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm It's great that you're doing your research now! Goodluck!