aspiringcnm

I'm sorry, I really don't have advice regarding accelerated programs, but I would like to ask you how you liked Union's MCH program. I am an RN with an ASN and was thinking about enrolling in that program to pursue IBCLC.

Just want to thank you all for the encouraging advice! :balloons:

Hi, all. I've been frequenting this site for some time now, 1st time poster... I am 30 years old and a first year nursing student. (Took a few years off to enjoy my babies;).) I have been studying pregnancy and childbirth on my own for several years now and love it! I understand the argument that it is better to have med-surg experience before going into OB, and I'm willing to do that if need be, but what can I do right now to make myself more appealing to an L&D or OB/GYN nurse-manager when I graduate? I am trying to get into the L&D dept as a nurse intern at the hospital I currently work at but the chances are slim-to-none. Are there any professional organizations I should join ?AWHONN? Should I get certified in NRP or fetal monitoring ahead of time, or is that generally done after someone is hired? I thought about getting my doula certification, but my time is very limited already with being a wife, mom, student, employee:uhoh3:...Thanks in advance for all the advice.