[oties101]

I'm curious about becoming an obstetric nurse, and I was wondering if I could meet that goal with a 2 year degree in nursing. Actually, I'm really just curious about what /exactly/ I can do with an associates degree in nursing. I'm actually just starting to look at it, and I'll be starting classes in a few weeks, so any help would be extremely appreciated. Thanks!

Emily

[SheaOBRN]

Hello! I have worked at a few different places now and all have not hired LPN's in Labor and Delivery....I have worked with some LPN's that were in post partum though-although they couldn't give IV meds or drips. My best suggestion is to go ahead and get your BSN, then there are no restraints to you and you can be eligible for management as well (if you are interested!)

[oties101]

Thanks! I'm really trying to do it without the four year degree. Maybe this is the wrong forum to ask this question, but what about x-ray techs? How would you compare thier job to the jobs of nurses?

[dallet6]

The college I will be attending offers an ADN program, so after the two years you are qualified to take the NCLEX and become an RN. The LPN program is 4 quarters. The RN program is 7. I'm not sure if this is the same program she is speaking of.

[kiramay]

I just graduated from a two year ADN program and its hard to get an OB job as a new grad, no matter what degree, around here. Most hospitals I've looked at want the OB nurses to have some experience.

Christine

[Tweety]

Associate Degreed RNs enjoy a wide variety of RN bedside positions to include all specialties to include OB, critical care, emergency, on and on and on.

Relax, the whole wide world of nursing is open to you. However, as was said above, some jobs are harder to get than others. OB, especially Labor and Delivery are one of the most popular RN jobs and may not have the need right away, so you might have to go into another area such as post-partum, med-surg, etc. to get experience. But the degree isn't what would hold you back, it would be demand. Good luck!

The BSN is good for beyond the bedside in administration, teaching, research, etc.