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What is it really like to be a neonatal nurse? What are the work hours?

I am 11th grader taking college credit courses. Interested in studying to become a neonatal nurse. #nursing

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Cheryl’s Answer

Hello Priscilla,

I love that you are looking towards the nursing field, having a specific thought on where you’d like to be is wonderful but I would not sell yourself short on where you’d like to be a nurse until nursing school. Most programs will place you in all different units in order to help you get a feel for which each and every unit looks like. I was determined when I went to nursing school and graduated 3 years ago that I would love to be an Emergency room nurse, at this time I work as a medical floor nurse and its my preference. Most nurses in the hospital setting will work 3 or 4 twelve hour shifts a week unless otherwise scheduled, or picking up shifts. This is so that it can be adequately staffed, appropriate hours, and avoid too much change throughout the day.
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Amy’s Answer

Hi Priscilla,

My sister is a neonatal nurse and tends to work 3-4 12 hours shifts every week. Her hours are usually 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am.
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