Well i was accepted to a college i start june 30th .I will be going for medical assisting.apond graduation I will recieve mt associate degee in science.Is that a good place to start?That will take approx 2 yrs to finish.What will i need to become a nurse?so what does medical assistants actually do in hospitals i heard just about anything.I just want to know the steps i will need to take to become a neonatal nurse?Anyone out there that can help?Please?/thanks