[seanymph]

I never wanted to do nursing. Growing up my mom, who was a nurse, tried to interest me in the profession as did my 2 sister-in-laws later who are also nurses. I resisted greatly. Went to school and got my Bachelor's in Bus. Adm/Management but couldn't find a job after graduation. Went to work in a local hospital as a ward clerk and slowly an interest took place. When i decided to go to nursing school, but couldn't yet afford it, I knew the one thing I wanted to do was OB. I didn't go into it right away, did Med/Surg first and was glad I got that intial knowledge base. Have now worked OB since 1995 and the only way you can get me to leave is kicking and screaming. I love the whole idea and miracle of the birth of a baby and being allowed to be a small part in such a happy time in these families lives.

[NurseAngie]

A wise nurse today shared with me this...."when you are no longer nervous and you know everything, it is time to find another occupation". I believe she's right! (I asked her when the nervous feeling goes away as she was about to perform a procedure on a 1 day old infant and I WAS NERVOUS JUST OBSERVING!!! )

~Angie