How do I prepare to become a neonatal nurse?

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Ok, so I am 12 years old, and my passion is to become a neonatal nurse. I really want to do this but I want to prepare to become one. I already babysit, and i want to do volunteer work in a doctors office with a neonatal for free if possible but I'm not sure how. I live in Arizona does anyone know anywhere that I can volunteer? Please add any info you know about being a neonatal nurse!
It's not necessary to volunteer. Just do it if you want a taste of the career and would do it anyway. The most important thing is just to do well when you get to high school, so you can get into a college of your choice that has a nursing major. You can either earn an Associate's (2 year) degree, or a Bachelor's (4 year) degree Registered Nurse program. After you graduate, you will be eligible for the NCLEX exam, and you will earn your nursing license after you pass. Then there are special post-grad programs you can take to specialize, or you can earn a Master's degree in a special field, like the neonatal field. It's up to you which direction you go.

There are also other kinds of nurses which require less schooling, like a Practical Nurse (1 or 2 years) or a Nursing Assistant (2 months- 1 year). Any kind of nurse is a great career with tons of growth, and one of few growing fields! So you'll never have to worry about not having a job.  (+ info)

How do you become a neonatal nurse?

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I plan on becoming a neonatal nurse. I am taking Allied Health 1 and "Plan" on going into Allied Health 2 next year.I am planning on going to a Community College. My mom told me that I have to become an RN then go on to a neonatal nurse. How many year do you have to be in college?
Anything else you think I should know please tell me.
thanks everyone who answered :-)
I am a Labor and Delivery Nurse/Neonatal nurse. I went to a RN program at a community college. I took my exam to get my license, and then take a training course in the hospital that I work at to work in neonatal. All you have to do is get a RN degree and then train in the area that you want to nurse in.  (+ info)

What's the difference between Neonatal and Prenatal nurses?

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I want to be a nurse for babies, but not for the premature babies. I sent a question out awhile ago asking what job works with new babies and I got Neonatal and Prenatal. Whats the difference?
Neonatal nurses work with newborn babies that are premature or ill.

Prenatal nurses (or midwives) work with expectant mothers during preganacy and birth, and newborns following birth.

If you don't want to work with premature babies, midwifery is the better option for you. However Midwifery requires at least 3 years study at University to become qualified, and also that much of your work will be with the pregnant mothers rather than babies.

However you could work as a health care assistant on a midwifery ward, I worked on a post-natal ward (after birth) as a HCA and spent much time with the babies and mothers.  (+ info)

What is the average pay of a neonatal nurse?

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I want to be a neonatal nurse when I go to college and begin my career life. I want to do it regaurdless of pay, but I also want to have a big family with my own babies and I want to be able to make enough money to give my kids a wonderful life too. Any ideas of how much they make yearly?
Most nurses make around $40,000-60,000 year...of course, I'm sure all states are different. Plus, there are sign on bonus', insurance plans, 401K's, etc. I don't know what state you are in but Tampa General in Tampa, FL has an awesome NICU. I had a friend that worked there for years. Scheduling is great, 8,10,and 12 hour shifts...3,4,5 days a week, nights or days.
I called on a RN job in the TX area, they are paying between $18-23/hr for a Dr's office position in OB/GYN.  (+ info)

How much do neonatal nurses make in Ireland?

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How much do neonatal nurses make in Ireland? And also how much do labor and delivery nurses make in Ireland?
You're welcome:)
http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk/details/Default.aspx?Id=4  (+ info)

What color scrubs do Neonatal Nurses wear and does the hospital supple them?

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I just wanted to know what color the scrubs for that profession were because all of the Neonatal nurses i know that work at different hospitals have different colors.
"There are no boundaries."
- Kris Allen, American Idol 2009  (+ info)

Do neonatal nurses have to do a 3year nursing course first?

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I do not want to do a 3 yr nursing course, because i do not be live i could cope with working with elderly or mental patients, disabled or anything.
I Just want to work with children.
Can i do a midwifery course and then work my way to being a neonatal nurse?
You would really need to talk to the Nursing school in your area. You will need to do some core subjects that are compulsory, but there should be a major in midwifery. I'm really not sure. Ring the student support center at your local university/college.  (+ info)

What are the steps to becoming a neonatal nurse?

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I am a freshman in high school, yeah i know its a little early to be thinking about college and stuff but oh well. Anyways I really want to be a Neonatal Nurse but i need to know STEP-BY-STEP how to become one! Also if you have any idea about what will the final cost of college be? thanks!
It is not to early to be thinking about careers..thats good that you are planning ahead..I am a Registered Nurse and it can be a very rewarding and challenging career..there are two different degrees you can get to become a RN...one is an Associates Degree (takes 2 years and can obtain at a jr. college)..or a BSN (4 year degree at university)...Both you will be an RN..it is advisable to go ahead and get a BSN because there is more opportunity for leadership..as far as to become a Neonatal nurse..many hospitals that you work will train you under a experienced nurse in your chosen specialization..this way you will earn money but have a preceptor to help you and guide you..you will also have to take classes to become pediatric advanced life support certified (PALS)..but usually these are weekend courses..talk to a counseler to advise you further..also talk to nurses in your area..good luck and stick to your goals.

Also I would like to add that when you go to college to obtain a degree in nursing there are really no specialization classes for the particular field you want..you get generic broad training and then you specialize when you go to work at a hospital..it is sort of on the job training in your field.  (+ info)

Working as a Neonatal Nurse where is a good rural area to live and work in?

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I am a neonatal nurse looking to find a good rural area to live in that provides good job opportunities and has good pay. A family oriented area with things to do for the family and just an overall feel of being safe. Any opinions would be helpful!
Try going to this website and they might be able to help you. It is www.allnurses.com.  (+ info)

How much does a neonatal nurse practitioner make?

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How much does a neonatal nurse practitioner make starting, after 5 years, after 10 years, after 20 years.
Illinois Wages

Occupation

Registered nurses

Level of Experience
Hourly
Annual

Entry Wage
$25.10
$52,210

Median Wage
$30.02
$62,440

Experienced Wage
$36.43
$75,760


Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics http://www.bls.gov

Illinois Outlook

Occupation

Registered nurses

Employment

2006
2016
105,940
135,549
Change

Number
%
29,609
27.95
Annual Average Openings

Total
Growth Replacement
4,710
2,961 1,749

Source: Illinois Department of Employment Security, Economic Information and Analysis Division

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