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I really admire nurses and I have always had this dream to be a PICU nurse. How much would a I want to know the correct steps to take in order to reach my goal? I want to know what degrees I need if they are required? I need to know if I have to go to collage or can I go straight into nursing school? I am very confused with all the degrees and licenses that I believe must be required in order to be a PICU nurse.

I have recently graduated Penn foster high school and had taken 5 elective courses I chose all the courses that have something to do with health, medicine, medical sicknesses and terminology.
I chose and have completed the following 5 courses, Medical Office Procedures; Law, Ethics, And Confidentiality In Allied Health; Body Systems And Medication 1; Body Systems And Medication 2; Pathology And Pharmacology, I do believe those courses would help me to chase my career of becoming a PICU nurse. How much is the average pay for a PICU nurse hourly and yearly.

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Thank you comment icon Your first step is to educate yourself with a good nursing program. Knowing what area you want to focus on is good but you're going to want to get into ant area of bedside nursing then work with your manager to move to the PICU area. Your manager can direct you on additional certifications and training. Good luck! Daraka Gillespie
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You have the option to pursue your nursing career through a vocational nursing program or a college. Once you earn your RN, you can start in a Pediatrics ward, and gradually advance to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). You've done an excellent job with your prerequisites, and now it's time to reach out to a nursing school to understand their requirements. Then, you can apply and see if you're accepted into their program. It's unfortunate that you didn't have a high school counselor or career counselor to guide you, but don't let that deter you.

Alternatively, you might want to consider becoming a Respiratory Therapist, which is my profession and I absolutely love it! There are many areas to specialize in, including the PICU. Visit AARC.org to learn more about what being a respiratory therapist entails. I'm here to assist you if you decide to choose respiratory therapy. Best of luck on your journey!
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