How do you become a certified neonatal nurse?

Also, how do I become a certified neonate?

Take a Certification Exam.

1. Critical care neonatal nursing certification via the American Association of Critical Care Nursing.
2. RNC Certification for Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing (RNC-NIC) via the National Certification Corporation (NCC).
3. Additional certifications that all NICU nurses should pursue include:

Subsequently, question is, is being a NICU nurse hard? Most ICU nurses will say they work in the hardest unit in the hospital and with the sickest patients. While this may be the case and I might be a little biased, I truly believe that the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, or NICU, is the toughest of the tough. As a NICU nurse, each day is a new adventure and a new struggle.

Also to know, how do I become a good NICU nurse?

NICU nurses offer critical thinking and communication skills, along with emotional empathy and stability, to the tiniest of patients and their parents.

1. Caring.
2. Communication.
3. Stability.
4. Critical Thinking.
5. 2016 Salary Information for Registered Nurses.

How much does it cost to become a NICU nurse?

Living, transportation and personal expenses will vary. Tuition, fees, books and supplies for a traditional four-year bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) typically cost $40,000-$200,000 or more, depending on whether it is a public or private school and its reputation.