A career as a nicu nurse?
When I grow up I was thinking of becoming a nurse but only working in the nicu or on the floor with all babies, I was wondering what is the average salary, the standards and the years of college involved, Thanks 
ik i need 2 be a regeristed RN and im gonna go 4 my LPN in 11-12 grade
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No Mason Tyler is absolutely wrong. My first job right out of school was/is a nicu. That is not true for all nicus but it is not impossible to work in a nicu right after graduation. You do not need any additional training. I graduated from a BSN program and started in the nicu 2 months later (after my license arrived). Once on the job I became certified in NRP (neonatal resusitation program) and that is it. No advanced cardiac life suport (ALS )or PALS (pediatric). Most places would prefer experience but some places will offer a new grad position. NICU nurses make the same as other nurses. Some hospitals pay a few dollars more for working in an icu.
And never let anyone tell you what you can or can't do! If you want something then make it happen.
Its a registered nurse, which can either be an associates or bachleors degree.. with advanced cardiac life support certification. The average salary is around 50,000, but that varies greatly by state and level of experience. Also, this job usually requires experience before working in the NICU.
The basic education for all registered nurses is the same -- 4 years of college, a Bachelor's degree, and passing the RN exam. You may then get some specialized training with the department you end up working for. Or you may go on to get a master's degree.
Pay varies widely -- you should be able to google for averages, but nursing is generally a well-paid profession. (They earn every nickle.)
You don't get to juts come fresh out of college and start working in the NICU... you ahve to become a registered nurse and put in your time for experience and THEN you may be able to tranfer to the maternity ward or nicu.