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What Personal qualities and abilities does a neonatal nurse need for success?
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A neonatal nurse is a tough job that requires a lot of education as well as many types of certification which will vary based on the state you are in.
First you have to have degree in nursing from an accredited school,
Second, a bachelor of science degree in nursing. It helps if your did most of your studies in infant care.
In general, the certifications needed are one or more of the following but it may vary from state to state:
1. Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
2. Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing
3. Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Here is an example of what is needed to graduate from a nursing school neonatal program according to one nursing school.
Most hospitals will not take accept a neonatal nurse unless the individual has at least 3-4 years of experience as a nurse.
As to personality, you have to be meticulous, a perfectionist and love children. No mistakes are allowed when working as a neonatal nurse as newborn are very fragil and one mistake can mean one life. Go to this url for more information, Neonatal Nursing
First you have to have degree in nursing from an accredited school,
Second, a bachelor of science degree in nursing. It helps if your did most of your studies in infant care.
In general, the certifications needed are one or more of the following but it may vary from state to state:
1. Neonatal Resuscitation Provider
2. Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing
3. Neonatal Nurse Practitioner
Here is an example of what is needed to graduate from a nursing school neonatal program according to one nursing school.
Most hospitals will not take accept a neonatal nurse unless the individual has at least 3-4 years of experience as a nurse.
As to personality, you have to be meticulous, a perfectionist and love children. No mistakes are allowed when working as a neonatal nurse as newborn are very fragil and one mistake can mean one life. Go to this url for more information, Neonatal Nursing
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