Reasons why you love OB nursing?

[RN2B73]

I am an RN in a busy ICU unit. I recently applied for an OB position within my hospital. I like my job but I'm not loving it. I have always been interested in OB, L&D, NICU....I'm nervous about the possibility of transitioning only because I don't want to get there and wish I hadn't left my ICU position. I'm hoping some of you OB nurses can tell my why it is you love your job and give me some insight into a day in life of an OB nurse:)

Thanks so much:):heartbeat

[Irishobrn]

There are so many reasons to love L&D! There's being an important part of the start or additions to a family. The intimate bonding with your patient. The adrenaline of emergencies that usually turn out all good. There's supporting and grieving with someone who just lost their baby. There's the endless guessing over how big, what time, and what name the baby will have. There the surprised look on the parents who chose not to find out the sex before the birth when they find out if it's a girl or boy. There's the grandparents, the aunts, the uncles and endless posing for pictures. There is so much to love about it.

Now as much as I love L&D I know many nurses who have that same love for other specialities and don't care for L&D at all. There is the best part of nursing, finding out where you love to do it and being able to choose. :)