I've given up OB

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  • Specializes in OB-Gyn/Primary Care/Ambulatory Leadership. Has 17 years experience.

I can't believe I'm making this step. OB is all I've ever done, and all I've ever wanted to do. But I was ready for a change, and I accepted a job offer in a different area of nursing! I'm going to be doing perinatal research. So I won't be TOTALLY leaving OB altogether. I will be working part of the time in the department I currently work in, as well as a couple other hospitals in the area.

I feel pretty proud that I will have worked at two of the most prestigious hospitals in the Denver area (both have Magnet status and are nationally renowned for their research), all with "only" an ADN!

Katie5

1,459 Posts

Congrats:). Sometimes it's not only the degree that counts, it takes smarts too. Getting your foot in the door and showing them what you're made off can work wonders.

Again,Congrats:).

SweetseRN

199 Posts

I am proud of you, that sounds awesome! You must have been ready for a change. Good luck in what sounds like a very exciting new opportunity!

Specializes in LTC. Has 6 years experience.

Good for you Klone !!! I'm happy for you. Let us know how it goes. :)

Hushi05

63 Posts

That is so exciting! I'm thinking of moving "off the floor" at some point. I'm thinking women's and children's case management.

Remember, you can always go back to OB if you don't like what you're doing.

Tinknurse2B

84 Posts

:tinkbll:congrats to you....that is a great feat....ob is where i want to be when i graduate.

Specializes in L&D/Maternity nursing.

congrats on the switch! I wish you well on your new nursing journey!

lakec4me

42 Posts

Specializes in OB.

Hi Klone,

i left you a comment in the research forum - we are in a very similar situation. good luck with your new position! i have always valued your comments and i look forward to continuing to sharing information as we both begin a new journey!

:)

klone, MSN, RN

14,490 Posts

Specializes in OB-Gyn/Primary Care/Ambulatory Leadership. Has 17 years experience.
Hi Klone,

i left you a comment in the research forum - we are in a very similar situation. good luck with your new position! i have always valued your comments and i look forward to continuing to sharing information as we both begin a new journey!

:)

I read your comment - weird! It's like we're living parallel lives. What city do you live in ?

lakec4me

42 Posts

Specializes in OB.
I read your comment - weird! It's like we're living parallel lives. What city do you live in ?

I'm in Ohio