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Amayrani
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What's better a Degree or a Masters to become a NICU Nurse?
whats better a degree or a masters to become a nicu nurse?
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Megan Jackson BSN, RN
Registered Nurse
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San Antonio, Texas
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Megan’s Answer
Hi Amayrani,
This is a little bit difficult to answer. Your question is not very clear. There are several degree types that each require more schooling. Degrees in ascending order are an
Associate-2 years
Bachelor-4 year
Masters 5-6 years
Doctorate (Phd DNP)-6-8 years
These are very rough timelines lots of things can vary and your school could take more or possibly less time depending on how and where you go to school. Now to the second part of your question being a NICU nurse. All Associate and Bachelor Degree nursing programs are a generic track meaning you will learn and have clinical in all specialties but once you graduate you can choose where you want to work. NICU is one of the more difficult areas to break into right out of school most places prefer you to work the regular pediatric floor or pedi ICU first if this is your goal a Bachelor’s degree would be your best option. Good luck!
This is a little bit difficult to answer. Your question is not very clear. There are several degree types that each require more schooling. Degrees in ascending order are an
Associate-2 years
Bachelor-4 year
Masters 5-6 years
Doctorate (Phd DNP)-6-8 years
These are very rough timelines lots of things can vary and your school could take more or possibly less time depending on how and where you go to school. Now to the second part of your question being a NICU nurse. All Associate and Bachelor Degree nursing programs are a generic track meaning you will learn and have clinical in all specialties but once you graduate you can choose where you want to work. NICU is one of the more difficult areas to break into right out of school most places prefer you to work the regular pediatric floor or pedi ICU first if this is your goal a Bachelor’s degree would be your best option. Good luck!
Char R.
Registered Nurse
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Dallas, Texas
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Char’s Answer
Hi Amayrani,
A "Masters" is a type of degree. As Megan mentioned, there are 4 types of nursing degrees.
-Associates
-Bachelors
-Masters
-Doctorate (this does not mean you'll be a physician, by the way)
Degrees are based on how many years you are in school. It's like the 4 years of high school: freshman, sophmore, junior, and senior.
NICU nurses can get an Associates degree (2 years) or a Bachelos degree (4 years). Usually nurses get a Masters degree when they want to be a leader in nursing. This could be a nursing instructor or a hospital nursing director.
A "Masters" is a type of degree. As Megan mentioned, there are 4 types of nursing degrees.
-Associates
-Bachelors
-Masters
-Doctorate (this does not mean you'll be a physician, by the way)
Degrees are based on how many years you are in school. It's like the 4 years of high school: freshman, sophmore, junior, and senior.
NICU nurses can get an Associates degree (2 years) or a Bachelos degree (4 years). Usually nurses get a Masters degree when they want to be a leader in nursing. This could be a nursing instructor or a hospital nursing director.
Krissie Cook
Register Nurse
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Valdosta, Georgia
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Krissie’s Answer
You can be a PICU nurse with a two year associates degree. Maybe this route would reveal how much you love it,then you may decide to become a Doctor.