[crazylilkelly]

Hi,
I was just wondering how many years it took you working in L &D to feel competant & confident enough to become a midwife????? Thanks bunches!!!

[mommy2boysaz]

Well, I'm not a midwife but am considering it. I've been working as an RN in OB for 10 years now and still don't know if I have the confidence in myself to take that next step! It is just plain scary to think of taking on that kind of responsibility! I guess I would gradually feel more confident during midwifery school. I suppose this is no different than I felt when starting nursing school and being sooo nervous about the prospect of being the nurse with all the responsibility (instead of the aide).
Good Luck with your decision!

[crazylilkelly]

Originally Posted by mommy2boysaz

Well, I'm not a midwife but am considering it. I've been working as an RN in OB for 10 years now and still don't know if I have the confidence in myself to take that next step! It is just plain scary to think of taking on that kind of responsibility! I guess I would gradually feel more confident during midwifery school. I suppose this is no different than I felt when starting nursing school and being sooo nervous about the prospect of being the nurse with all the responsibility (instead of the aide).
Good Luck with your decision!

Thanks!