If I have an Adult Nursing degree, What would do to become a Neonatal Nurse?

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I'm currently doing an Adult nursing degree, but I want to go into neonatal nursing. I've done some research and I know there are some courses, but I was just wondering what the easiest way to do this would be and if it is possible. Also how long would it take to become one. Thanks :x3:

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Are you in the United States? If so, there is no licensure difference between nursing specialties. A nurse can move from specialty to specialty as he or she chooses, provided jobs are available. If you want to go into neonatal nursing, simply apply for those jobs (as long as you meet the requirements). Orientation should include everything you need.

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Sweet, OP is from England. OP, get the rest of you clinical hours and education that you need in the US, if you want to work in the US. You will need them for NCLEX and getting licensed by the Boards in the US. Then, you can apply for neonatal nurse jobs here.

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Hi, yeah I'm in England and my university course is Adult Nursing. We have different nursing specialties which you can do, for example, child or mental health nursing. The duration of my course is 3 years long. Adult nursing is more generalised compared to the other branches. But I assume I'll have to do another course/training and have a certain amount of experience in a neonatal ward. :)

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