Published Mar 25, 2009
prisicruz
64 Posts
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!!
missy--kay
172 Posts
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
23 Posts
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
74 Posts
We use CNA's in L&D here in east Tennessee.
thanks for the imput!
Is there anyone working in a Mass hopital that might know whether or not CNAs work in L&D??
Markina21
2 Posts
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
528 Posts
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.
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
196 Posts
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.
(Oh, and there certainly weren't enough RNs to make up for it. . .I couldn't find a nurse for anything ever).
I personally think there should be CNAs in L&D. Not only because I want a job as a CNA in L&D , but also because I know that a woman who has just given birth needs a lot of help while in the hospital; and an RN, or even an LPN, might be too busy with tons of other patients to focus on just one. Whereas a CNA might be able to help out a lot with a new mom. But that's just my opinion.
I guess it does just depend on the hospital. I'll have to really broaden my search while job hunting.
Thanks for all the imput and/or opinions!!
I personally think there should be CNAs in L&D. Not only because I want a job as a CNA in L&D , but also because I know that a woman who has just given birth needs a lot of help while in the hospital; and an RN, or even an LPN, might be too busy with tons of other patients to focus on just one. Whereas a CNA might be able to help out a lot with a new mom. But that's just my opinion.I guess it does just depend on the hospital. I'll have to really broaden my search while job hunting.Thanks for all the imput and/or opinions!!
I agree! I certainly needed a LOT more help than the nurses were able to give. I, unfortunately, ended up with an emergency cesarean and the aftercare is no joke.