Meg05

Thank you so much for your answers - They definitely helped me to put everything in perspective! However, I was also wondering - Can you get a masters degree without becoming a NNP (right now I'm looking into the five-year BSN/MSN programs at BC and Penn)? I know the masters degree would be a huge advantage once I start looking for jobs, but right now I'm thinking that I really just want to be a staff nurse, and not a NNP. Thanks again for your help! :)

Hi! My name is Meghan and I'm a senior in high school who's almost positive I want to be a neonatal nurse. Right now I'm trying to choose between attending the nursing schools at Boston College and the University of Pennsylvania next year. After graduating with a BSN from one of these schools and taking the licensing exam, will I be able to go right to work in a NICU? Do you have to attend graduate school to get a MSN only if you want to be a nurse practitioner? Thank you so much in advance for your help... I'm so excited that I found this nursing discussion forum!!!