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NRP is good for two years. I think that is the standard anywhere. Having NRP before you have an actual job is not going to make you more "marketable" as everyone (usually) who works with newborns has to be certified anyway. Conecntrating on getting good hands-on skills and knowledge. That will do more for you.Best of luck.
NRP is good for two years. I think that is the standard anywhere. Having NRP before you have an actual job is not going to make you more "marketable" as everyone (usually) who works with newborns has to be certified anyway.
Right, but if they're interviewing two new grads and one already has NRP certification, and the other doesn't, I'm ASSuming that the one who does might be seen as a bit more desirable. At least it shows her commitment to wanting to work in that area.
Or I could be totally off-base.
I agree with the below completely! It shows your sincere commitment and dedication to OB! If I were the hiring manager, it would impress me. Good Luck!
Right, but if they're interviewing two new grads and one already has NRP certification, and the other doesn't, I'm ASSuming that the one who does might be seen as a bit more desirable. At least it shows her commitment to wanting to work in that area.Or I could be totally off-base.
I agree with the below completely! It shows your sincere commitment and dedication to OB! If I were the hiring manager, it would impress me. Good Luck!
Right, but if they're interviewing two new grads and one already has NRP certification, and the other doesn't, I'm ASSuming that the one who does might be seen as a bit more desirable. At least it shows her commitment to wanting to work in that area.Or I could be totally off-base.
Well, that's kind of frustrating. I've spoken to two local hospitals and they've both told me that, as a student, I cannot take the class. They both said "Oh, once you're working in that area, the certification class will be offered to you anyway, so there's no sense in taking it before then."
Well, that's kind of frustrating. I've spoken to two local hospitals and they've both told me that, as a student, I cannot take the class. They both said "Oh, once you're working in that area, the certification class will be offered to you anyway, so there's no sense in taking it before then."
klone, MSN, RN
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I won't be graduating until 2006, but I want to make myself as desirable as possible for employment in OB.
Any other certifications I should be going for? I'm in the process of accruing hours to sit for the IBCLC exam, which won't happen until 2007.
TIA