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SERIOUS QUESTION: Im going to attend UC Davis and this school doesn't offer BSN (Bachelors in Nursing). I want to become a neonatal nurse, Is there any advise on how to accomlish this? Any majors I should take?

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Deborah’s Answer

Hi Nayeli!

First off, congratulations on being admitted into UC Davis - that's a feat you should be proud of! As for your eventual goal to become a neonatal nurse, I would suggest majoring (or minoring) in disciplines that will be relevant to nursing. Studies in disciplines such as health informatics, nutrition, biostatistics, pharmacy, sociology and public health would be a good start. Additionally, UC Davis does offer a Masters Entry Program in Nursing (MEPN) which is an accelerated nursing degree program offered to qualified applicants who've received an undergraduate degree. It would be an additional 18-month program that can get you closer to the neonatal nurse certification you'd need to reach your final goal. Keep in mind, ultimately, to become a neonatal nurse you're required to provide a min. of 1,750 hrs of direct care to neonatal patients, once you've accomplished this piece then you can apply for the CCRN (neonatal) certification. Stay focused & best of luck!

Deborah recommends the following next steps:

Obtain your undergrad degree with major/minor studies in: health informatics, nutrition, biostatistics, pharmacy, sociology and public health.
Obtain a credentialed nursing degree (such as one offered through UC Davis). Explore accelerated or part-time programs that allow you the flexibility you need.
Work in tandem with career placement resources to gain relevant work experience for neonatal care (a min. of 1,750 hours) to become a certified CCRN (neonatal nurse)
Visit https://www.aacn.org/certification/get-certified/ccrn-neo to stay informed on requirements for neonatal certification.
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Caroline’s Answer

Hi Nayeli, I had this same issue when I was looking at colleges. My dream college did not have a nursing program. I decided to major in premed and I was able to get all of my nursing prerequisite courses done. Now as a senior I am applying to ADN programs at community colleges. I am also applying to a few accelerated BSN programs.
I would say your options include:
Going to UC Davis and majoring in something in science so you will get your prerequisites. And then...
1. Apply to accelerated BSN programs after receiving your bachelors degree. These are usually 1-2 years. The benefit to this is that you will get your bachelors done quickly. The downside is that it is very fast paced.
2. Apply to community colleges for your ADN. You will graduate with your associates degree and be able to work while you get your bachelors degree. This is the more affordable option but it is slightly longer.
Your other options would be to find a 4-year school with a nursing program or go ahead and get your ADN at a community college. You can still have the "college experience" if you find a school near UC Davis and get an apartment with other students.
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