A couple of things come to mind right off the bat:
Join AWHONN--- see:
www.awhonn.org By joining, you will be able to be associated with the professional organization by whose standards we OB nurses/doctors practice. You will also receive the professional journal, discussing current subject/studies/literature in OB/Newborn/GYN nursing. Definately worth it.
Another idea: You can become a certified doula if you have the time before school starts:
www.dona.org Great way to enhance your knowledge and ability to support families in labor.
Also if you do not already have it, NRP certification is handy if you plan to work on an OB floor. Most places require we obtain this within 3-6 months of employment....I am not sure if you, as an EMT, already have this. IF not , keep this in mind.
Also, yes we can become certified in our specialities in OB/newborn nursing. We can earn certification in Neonatal ICU nursing, Inpatient Obstetric Nursing, Fetal Heart Monitoring, High Risk Obstetrics, just to name a couple. The title is RN, C once achieved and it requires continuing education to maintain certification. See:
http://www.nccnet.org/public/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1
for more information regarding this. Of course, you must be an RN in OB/newborn nursing with a certain number of hours of experience before pursuing this certification, but the site will give you some info that may be useful to you.
Hope this helps.
Also, see the recommended reading sticky at the top of the OB threads....lots of books out there to further educate and stimulate your mind regarding OB/midwifery subjects. I wish you the best!
New OB nurse 2 be. Would love advice.
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