Can you be an OB RN with an Assoc. Degree?

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Hello,

I was just wondering what the chances are of becoming an OB nurse with just an Associates degree. I'm looking at programs and am thinking of doing an Assoc. and then going back later for the BSN degree if I can get tuition assistance through the hospital. I know quite a few places offer programs like that if you agree to work for them for so long.

Any thoughts or advice from anyone with this experience would be GREAT!

Thank you!:p

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Specializes in OB/PP/Nsy.

I am graduating next week with my ADN, and start my OB job on the 30th.

All hospitals are different. Most will pay for further education though.

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I just graduated (pinning ceremony) yesterday with my ADN. I was hired 2 1/2 months ago as an OB nurse. I am also planning on getting my BSN, but I didn't NEED it to work in OB.

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Specializes in Specializes in L/D, newborn, GYN, LTC, Dialysis.

yes.

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I'm an OB RN with an ADN.

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Specializes in ICU, CVICU.

When I gave birth to my son (16 months ago) our L&D nurse was an LVN and she was FABULOUS. She nearly had to delivered him!

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Specializes in Nurse Manager, Labor and Delivery.

My first reaction to this post was...."why would you think that?" Can hospitals in this day and age, with the nursing shortage so prevalent, pick and choose whom they employ based on degree?? And in obstetrics? Does anyone work at such a place or know of a practice like this? I am curious. I guess I just gave it no thought before. I know that management positions require advanced degrees, and my experience is that LPN's in my state do not work in specialty areas (they cannot give IVP medications).

I have an associate's degree and have worked critical care and OB for 15 years now.

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Specializes in ICU, CVICU.

I know that some hospitals are moving to phase out their LVNs (LPNs) but I cannot imagine them not employing RNs with associates degrees. There's no logic to that IMHO. Don't BSNs and ADNs have the same clinical training?

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

The answer is "yes". A nurse with an ADN is perfectly capable to be employed in all clinical settings.

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Some hospitals in Boston are now requiring a BSN.

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Of course you can, you take the same boards whether RN or BSN! Good luck!

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i just graduated an adn program and i am starting my labor and delivery job on june 5th. it's possible!! :)

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