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hi, i am truly considering becoming either lpn or rn, (money issues) but as from my point of view i understand how it is misconcepted what nurses really do. i want to work in l&d and besides of when i was in there giving birth 2x i didnt know what nurses do and still don't besides just from my experience of actually being the patient i realize being in the delivery room can be sooo messy. i felt so sorry for the nurse who had to follow me to the bathroom for the first time, i didn't even want to clean me up. even through all of that i still want to work in l&d i want to be a part of bringing a life into this world. from reading these posts, even the horror stories, it still is what i want to do. so thanks for teaching and preparing me for whats to come. i think anyone who can work in those kinds of situation deserves much respect! no matter what degree you have.

well were are big tennessee fans in my household. florida may have won but only by 9 pts. no BIG win. and there is always next year!!!!!!!!!!! GO TENNESSEE!!!! PS there is always the sec championships!

that is very discouraging. she gives docs a bad name. i had a midwife and she was the most wonderful person, she never hesitated to see me or listen to me complain. i think if she thought this pt. was a pain in the *#@ she should have referred to someone else who could deal with her. i read somewhere in one of the many posts i've read that nurses are the patients advocate so you did the job you were supposed to do. so pat on the back to you. who cares if the doc herself is a pain in the @#$. hope you have a better week next week!!!

finally good news!!! that so gives me and hopefully everyone else hope. also my turn to sound stupid where do you apply for grants etc.?

i see that you are a rn. can you tell me the difference between an associates, etc.. and which is the more common one. what can i expect in nursing school. and good schools to go to. ps i live in northeast ga so something close by. thanks in advance.

just wanted to let you know i am going for my lpn, maybe rn if we can figure out the money situation also. but i wrote my name with lpn behind then with rn behind it and keep it in my purse(well diaper bag for now) so that i know this is what i want to do with my life, that i AM going to do this even if i have to wait til my kids are grown. LOL! :rotfl: anyhow that was good advice!

thanks!! i am in georgia. i am seriously weighing my options about going for rn instead. not sure yet. i haven't done any schooling after high school, so i am going to have to start from scratch.

hi! i am 23 and a mother of 2. (5yr old. & 6 wk. old). i want to work in l&d desperately. i am considering becoming a lpn, i know my hospital hires lpn's in l&d b/c i called human resources and asked of course she said the hire rn's before lpn's. and also one of the nurses at my daughters delivery was a lpn and she was so much sweeter and caring than the other nurse whom was a rn. my husband is supportive of the idea he's just worried that i can't get a job in l&d. we aren't financially stable right now for me to become an rn. this is something i really want to do. can someone tell me the differences of what a lpn can and cant do in l&d. and p.s. what is an ob tech? thanks to anyone who has some advice. :)

what are somethings that i should be prepared for in nursing (lpn) school and are there special courses i can take to help prepare me for l&d?

hi everyone. i am 23 and a mother of 2 young children. i have recently had a change of heart and really want to become a nurse in l&d. because of financial issues i am only considering becoming a lpn, i know a rn would be great, but our hospital is small only 10 birthing "suites" and i know of atleast 2 lpns working there. there is only one thing holding me back, as i get extremely excited about working in l&d i get nervous and scared of having to do other tasks outside of l&d. just looking for some advice and encouragement. thanks to all that can help. and this site has been very helpful good job all!