Further studies for NICU

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Hi everyone. I work in a small NICU with level 3 infants. I would like to know if anybody has an idea about how I can further my education and still stay a NICU nurse because I really enjoy working directly with the babies. If I take NNP, I feel like I won't be able to do bedside nursing anymore. Is this true? Is there a masters program that will allow me to continue bedside nursing? I have my BSN already.

I think CNL is the only Master's (in nursing) that you can get with the intention of still working at the bedside. We have many CNLs working on our unit. Many of them (not all) have taken the initiative to be "leaders" on the unit doing things like heading committees, being involved with new protocol, and just being involved with the unit and its activities overall.

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