how much studying is required to become a neonatal nurse
At a minimum, you need to meet these requirements: 1  A neonatal nurse must be a registered nurse (RN) with a four-year bachelor of science in nursing degree (BSN). 2  You must be certified in Neonatal Resuscitation and/or Neonatal Intensive Care Nursing. You may also be required to complete a minimum number of years of clinical experience in a hospital setting. To become a neonatal nurse practitioner (NNP), you will also need a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree.