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My ultimate goal is to be a Midwife, and I'd love to get into L&D. I just got hired into a pulmonary progressive unit as my first nursing job. I am really excited to begin but nervous if I made a bad decision to start at pulmonary instead of a plain med-surg floor.Does anyone have any stories or recommendations?
Thanks in advance,
Caitlin
I don't think working on a pulmonary floor is a bad thing. There will be women who are pregnant and come in with respiratory/cardiac problems that you will be better equipped to assess and intervene on.
You'll be fine.
Pulmonary/respiratory issues are very important and can be challenging - its basics Airway, Breathing,Circulation....you'll be well equipped to deal with emergencies and your patients will most likely have many co-morbidities to keep you on your toes....
Learn as much as you can and then move on to get the experience/job you want!
Mary C, MSN, RN, APRN, CNM
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My ultimate goal is to be a Midwife, and I'd love to get into L&D. I just got hired into a pulmonary progressive unit as my first nursing job. I am really excited to begin but nervous if I made a bad decision to start at pulmonary instead of a plain med-surg floor.
Does anyone have any stories or recommendations?
Thanks in advance,
Caitlin