[longisland09]

Hi! I just have a question about the different types of degrees. I applied to a school with an accredited nursing program hoping to get in but I have yet to hear a decision on my admission. I also applied to a community college that has the 2 year associates in nursing. If I were to attend the CC, get mu associates in nursing, what kinds of jobs will I be able to get right off the bat. Long term, I aspire to work with babies in the maternity ward, is that considered labor and delivery nursing? Also I'm moving to FL in a couple of months and would like to hear from nurses in FL if there are any on this forum. Any help would be appreciated!! I'm just really confused with my job opportunities with an associates. Another question, sorry, will I be able to become a labor and delivery nurse with just an associates. Again this whole thing will take place in FL so any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Tweety]

You can get any entry level RN position with an Associates Degree. This includes L&B, mother-baby, critical care, ER, etc. anywhere an RN can work.

You might wonder then why get a Bachelor's Degree? Later on when you want a non-entry level advanced position away from the bedside you might want a BSN.

Jobs are wide open in Florida, although L&D are popular jobs and might be harder to come by.

Working with babies can be considered L&D, but then you turn the babies and the mom over to the Nursery and the post-partum units or critical areas like Neonatal Intensive Care. All areas take associated degreed RNs.