Neonatal Nursing Career Essay

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Neonatal nursing allows you to make a huge impact in the lives of infants and their families which is my goal to become. They are the voices for the smallest and ill patients that do not have a voice. Nothing is more special than a tiny baby who is depending on you for a chance to grow and become into a happy and healthy child. I’ve always had an interest to care for infants and young kids since I was the only child for eight years of my life.
My little brother came along and he had some issues which had him being taken to the hospital. Since then I knew I wanted to become a nurse. Currently, working as a nurse assistant in a private homecare with the elderly but not always has taught me a lot. For example, I learned to definitely have patience especially dealing with clients who have dementia and Alzheimer’s. Also to never take anything the client says personally, which to me is difficult because I tend to do that. I’ve only had a year of experience so I have plenty of time to practice.
To attain the basic nursing education, you can undergo three routes. For example, you are able to obtain an associate degree in two or three years at a junior or community college. You would take the required prerequisites then when all is completed. You are able to take the TEAS test
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As a Nurse manger, you are the leader to the staff of the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit). Ensuring the environment is well taken care of and the resources are available for those in need. Clinical nurse specialists are an expert in diagnosing and treating illness in the area of their expertise. Developmental care specialists are those who studied the development of sick and preterm infants. A Neonatal nurse practitioner are those who work with the physicians and other staff to provide highly technical care to the infants in the NICU. Hopefully when I complete my schooling I become a Neonatal nurse