need info on NICU nursing !! !!

[CVnurse08]

Hi !! I am a high school student & I hope to start nursing school in about a year and a half. I plan to get an associates degree. I would love to eventually get into the NICU or newborn nursery but I'm scared. Can you tell about the chances of a new grad getting into NICU or newborn nursery ?? Is it really as hard as it sounds ?? Please ~ I need more info !!

[dawngloves, BSN, RN]

This is asked a lot. Here are some previous post links. Good luck!

https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=27416&highlight=new+grad

https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=23865&highlight=new+grad

https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=18406&highlight=new+grad

https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=13531&highlight=new+grad

https://allnurses.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=15109&highlight=new+grad

[CVnurse08]

Thanx dawngloves for the great links !! I still have about a year and a half to worry about it but I'm getting really excited about nursing !! From the links I think it would be best for me first to try to get a job in the well-baby nursery if possible for the experience. Does anyone disagree or have any more helpful info ??