CNAs in L&D

Mar 25, 2009 12:08 PM

by prisiRN2b

hello

I just started my journey towards becoming a nurse. I'm taking baby steps and starting out as a CNA, then an LPN and eventually I'd like to be an RN in L&D. That's actually where I'd like to work my entire career, however, I know that experience in various depts. is a plus and a must.

Anyway, my question is as follows: Are there usually any CNAs in L&D? DOes that just depend on the hospital that you chose to work in? I haven't heard of any CNAs working in L&D, mostly just in med/surg and LTC, but I'd really like to try out L&D to see how I like it; I know I'd love it, though.

Any advice?

Thanks is advance!!

hoping 2 b rn · Mar 25, 2009, 02:11 PM

Re: CNAs in L&D

Hi!

I am currently in an RN program, and the hospital I did my L&D at did not hire CNAs in that department. They felt that the RN provided better care in that setting.

Good luck on your journey!!

obnursesteff · Mar 25, 2009, 02:19 PM

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We have LNA's in the Birthing Center (LDRP) that I work in. They do such things as baby care, baby sitting in the nsy. Other tasky things such as phones, filing, stocking, doors (security), car seat education, charts, vital signs, setting people up for showers, changing linens.... We are a small operation (4 rooms with 2 overflow rooms on the M/S unit)we have 2 RNs on all shifts and an LNA on Days Mon-Fri, and prn on Eves or Nocs. We could never do it without them. We do not, however, hire LPNs.

rockytopRN2b · Mar 25, 2009, 02:43 PM

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We use CNA's in L&D here in east Tennessee.

prisiRN2b · Mar 25, 2009, 02:50 PM

Re: CNAs in L&D

thanks for the imput!
Is there anyone working in a Mass hopital that might know whether or not CNAs work in L&D??

Markina21 · Mar 25, 2009, 02:51 PM

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In Norfolk, Virginia Sentara uses cna's in labor and delivery. My Grandmother was a cna in Norfolk General hosp for 12 years in L&D. I currently work At St. Mary's Home for Disabled Children and my unit has infants and I'm a cna. Alot of people are leaving my job to go work at Children Hospital of the Kings Daughters as Cna's on the neonatal unit.

Equinox_93 · Mar 25, 2009, 04:26 PM

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Where I delivered they had all three- an RN, an LPN and a CNA. I noticed they were all there each shift. I'm sure they were lucky to be so well staffed.

Equinox_93 · Mar 25, 2009, 04:29 PM

Re: CNAs in L&D

Originally Posted by hoping 2 b rn

Hi!

I am currently in an RN program, and the hospital I did my L&D at did not hire CNAs in that department. They felt that the RN provided better care in that setting.

Good luck on your journey!!

So... They just hired more RN's to have ample staffing- or they worked shorter staffed and made the RN do everything?

r0b0tafflicti0n · Mar 25, 2009, 06:55 PM

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I don't work in a hospital, but when I was in L & D as a patient there were no CNAs during my stay. I was actually kinda shocked and depressed to see the RNs doing CNA work.

r0b0tafflicti0n · Mar 25, 2009, 06:56 PM

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(Oh, and there certainly weren't enough RNs to make up for it. . .I couldn't find a nurse for anything ever).

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