RNC in Maternal/Newborn Nursing

[glamgalRN]

It's been a long time since I've posted on this site! I'm excited to be back!

After working on med/surg for 3 years I transferred to mom/baby 2 years ago. I absolutely love it and know this is where I want to be. I was thinking about obtaining my RNC in maternal/newborn nursing. However, I have two concerns. First, I don't have any L&D experience so I am worried studying/taking the test might be even harder for me. What are your thoughts on that? Secondly, how long did you study for? I am currently enrolled in an RN to BSN program and would want to take some time off from school to concentrate on studying for my RNC. How many hrs/wk did you devote to studying? How many wks did you study for? This is all brand new to me! Thanks in advance!

[Guest321574]

Hey Glamgal, welcome back, do you remember me? Sorry I can't answer your question, I just think it's funny, because I'm here looking up the same info, on the RNC process. I'm coming up on 1yr in L&D in August, so I'm still a year or so from eligibility. Are you still at the same hospital? Feel free to PM me to catch up or if you don't remember me, I can refresh your memory too via PM, Lol.

It's been a long time since posted on this site! I'm excited to be back!

After working on med/surg for 3 years I transferred to mom/baby 2 years ago. I absolutely love it and know this is where I want to be. I was thinking about obtaining my RNC in maternal/newborn nursing. However, I have two concerns. First, I don't have any L&D experience so I am worried studying/taking the test might be even harder for me. What are your thoughts on that? Secondly, how long did you study for? I am currently enrolled in an RN to BSN program and would want to take some time off from school to concentrate on studying for my RNC. How many hrs/wk did you devote to studying? How many wks did you study for? This is all brand new to me! Thanks in advance!