Published Dec 1, 2013
leomama81
1 Post
Hi everyone. I am currently doing a final project for a class based off of what I want to get my degree in, Nursing. My ultimate goal is Labor and Delivery. Anyhoo.. my project consists of an interview with a nurse that is within the career field of my choice. Are there any nurses willing to answer a few questions for my interview process?
1. What brought you to the path of nursing?
2. How long did it take you to finish your degree?
3. If at any point during school, did you want to give up? Why? And how did you keep yourself on the path to graduation?
4. How long have you been a nurse, and what jobs have you done?
5. Which jobs have been your favorite?
6. Which jobs have been your worst?
7. How much of a salary should a nurse expect to see as a Labor and Delivery nurse?
8. What is the good and bad aspects of the job?
9. Have you ever had emotional days and what are your stories?
10. What kind of advice would you give to an emotional nursing student?
11. What is a typical day for you?
12. Have you ever seen a miracle?
Again, pass along. All answers are wonderful!! You all rock!
ReneeRN0521
34 Posts
My aunt was a nurse and I loved all things medical growing up. I went to school so that I could be a labor and delivery nurse.
2 Years for my ASN (I did pre-reqs and nursing classes at the same time which I don't recommend), 1 for my RN-BSN, still working on my MSN
At the end of my first semester I though I was going to fail clinical because I didn't push the call light when my patient had a pseudo seizure (long story) my instructor was REALLY mad and I thought she was going to fail me so I started looking in to other career paths. It all turned out fine and no bumps in the road after that.
3.5 years I have worked in NICU and L&D
OH L&D hands down
My worst was a CNA on Adult Med/Surg I questioned my decision to be a nurse many times during the 9 months I did that job.
It depends on where you live. I make just over $21 but many of the nurses I work with have come from other states and say they took a huge pay cut when they moved.
Good: The bond you make with a patient you labor all day and then deliver.
Bad: Fetal Demises
There are emotional days, I have been happy, sad, and mad. I have laughed and cried. L&D is an area filled with emotion most days you just have to roll with the punches.
Take it one day at a time and don't try and get ahead of yourself. Rome wasn't built in a day and you won't learn everything in a day. Nursing is a continuous learning process. I learn something new everyday that I work.
There are no typical days in L&D every day is a new surprise.
I see a miracle every time a baby is born.