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Hi guys, I'm currently finishing up my BSN program and I plan on going into postpartum nursing. Eventually I'd like to become an NP, and I'd like to find a specialty close to postpartum. I read about Perinatal NP but I'm not sure if this is really a "thing" because I can't find any perinatal NP programs, just pediatric NP or women's health NP. Any suggestions for what advanced practice careers would most closely relate to caring for newborns and mothers? I've also considered going the CNM route but I'd like to hear about what kind of NP specialties there are. Thank you!

Hi everyone! I have a year and a half left of my BSN program and am highly interested in jumping straight into an MSN program after I graduate to ultimately become a primary care PNP. I am having trouble searching for programs to apply into since most programs require a year of work experience. If anyone knows of schools that accept new BSN grads or knows of what exactly I should be googling to yield the results I'm looking for, I would greatly appreciate it!! I am very interested in online programs that would allow me to stay in my current location/state without having to move. I'd have no problem flying to any given state occasionally for important events, but my ideal online school wouldn't require me to live near campus for clinical or what not. So if you have suggestions of online programs that fit my description, that would be even better! Side note- I understand that some people feel strongly that RN experience is needed before getting a masters. Please do not share opinions of that in this thread! I'm not sure if this is the route I will be taking but we can save that discussion for a different thread. Thank you to anyone who comments!

Sorry for so many questions but I have one more! According to the ANA, CNMs "Provide primary care to women, including gynecological exams, family planning advice, contraceptives" in addition to L&D/neonate care. Working at a birthing center, do you still do all of these tasks or are you more focused on the L&D aspect of the job? Thanks so much :)

Hi there! Can you give me some more information about working at a birth center? While I was initially set on a hospital, I'm realizing that a birthing center may be perfect for me as I am also interested in the neonatal care aspect that you've described in your post. What exactly is a birth center? Is it a large facility or more of a small clinic? Do the moms stay in the birth center for as long as they would in a hospital? I guess just in general, what differences (besides more neonate care) would you experience as a CNM working in a birth center vs a hospital? THANK YOU!!

Thank you for your reply! First let me clarify that I am more interested in a hospital setting. May i ask about your work as an NNP? What i understood from your post is that the pediatrician is who works with the new baby after birth. does that mean that NNPs primarily care for the unhealthy babies? While I adore all babies, I'm not sure i could handle seeing helpless sick babies all the time I'd probably prefer a role caring for the healthy "normal" births which is why I think CNM may be more up my ally, though it is sad to hear I may not really get to care for the babies (in a hospital setting)!

Thank you for your reply, that was exactly what i was hoping for. I'm glad this scheduling option is available in large hospitals as this would be my ideal location :)

Hi everyone! I was hoping someone would be able to inform me about the different schedule options a CNM could have. For example, I know some jobs require a lot of time on call, but which locations may offer a more concrete schedule for those who cannot be on call so often? I was hoping for a schedule similar to a hospital RN who may have a day or two on call but isn't dependent on a particular woman giving birth to have to show up for work. :) Any information is greatly appreciated!

Hi everyone! I know this question is very broad but I'm currently looking into which AP I'd like to pursue. I really like babies and young children but there's something that really draws me to L&D that I feel like I would miss out on unless I went the CNM route. But do CNMs work directly with babies or only with the mothers? I'd love working with the mothers but I feel like i also need a little baby action in my day! Can anyone share their experiences with either of the three, and if you have any information to compare and contrast them share that as well? Thanks!

Hi, I am very interested in becoming a CNM as I love the idea of providing care during the entire labor process. My question is, how much direct care with the newborns do CNMs get? I love the idea of working with babies but feel like I would miss the whole mommy-baby experience if I went the NNP route. thank you!

Hi everyone, I'm halfway through my 2nd year of nursing school (BSN program) and have found that I am very interested in specializing in L&D. I KNOW this is a very tough unit to get hired into as a new grad, but I'd like to know what things I can do now to improve my chances. What specific things could I do in the next two years as a student that would make me more desirable to be hired directly into L&D after graduation? Also, if every L&D job opening requires a year of L&D experience, how does anyone new to L&D get a job?? Thanks a lot for any info!!