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Maegon SmithMs. Jones

English IV-3A Neonatal

Nurse Practitioner

+ Why do I want to become a Neonatal Nurse

Practitioner? I want to become a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner because I enjoy taking care of babies under the age of 3. Every time I see a baby it brings joy to my day. Babies are much easier to take care of. I'm interested in learning how the body works at such a young age and feeling the connection mothers have with their babies.

+Job Description

Neonatal nurses provide primary care to premature babies

They also consult with neonatologist to determine best cure for newborns in the NICU

Work with families on the caring of their newborn

+ Neonatal Nursing Education Levels

Level I – Nurse provides care to babies that are born healthy and stay in the hospital for a short period.

Level II – Nurse caters to infants that are born premature or have an illness. Nurses in this level give oxygen and specialized feedings and intravenous therapy

Level III - This Unit is called Neonatal Intensive Care Unit or the NICU. This unit is one that gives care to infants that are premature or severely ill or very small in size. The babies that are admitted in the NICU need surgery and ventilators.

+ Skills & High SchoolRequirements

Skills Required:

Diligent and fast acting

Good communication skills

Emotional resolute (control emotions)

High School Prep:

Take Advantage of Medical classes at school

+ Basic High School Requirements

4 years of math classes

4 years of science classes

4 years of English classes

4 years of social studies

2 years of foreign language

1 additional elective or more

+Degree's/Years of Study

Associates Degree

Two years at a community college

Bachelors Degree

4 years at a university

Certified as RN

Master Degree

Additional 3-4 years after Bachelors

Completed 2 years of work experience in a hospital, clinic or private institution

Also have to pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN)

+ Top Schools Entrance Requirements

Unweight GPA of at least a 3.0 from main courses

Minimum19 units of college preparatory courses

Minimum of SAT score of 1060

Minimum composite ACT score of at least 23

+Top and National Colleges

University of Pennsylvania

Duke University

Louisiana State University Health Center-New Orleans

University of Texas at Austin

Baylor University

+Job Market/Potential

IncomeNeonatal nurse practitioners are the

highest paid professionals in the nursing field.

Earn an average salary between $39,078 and $113,714

Salary gets higher by years of experience

+Work Cited

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