How can I go to school to be a nurse in labor and delivery?
Asked by Jennah J
I am a 22 year old mother of 3 and one on the way. I have always wanted to be a labor and delivery nurse. My husband makes ok money, but not enough to pay all of the bills. We have a mortgage, car, motorcycle and credit cards to pay, not to mention all of the money it takes to raise 4 kids. Please any information will help. I want to better my self for my children and do something that makes a difference in someones lives.

Best Answer:
First you have to get your RN, either diploma or associates degree, or if you feel ambitious, you can get your BSN. After the license you can then specialize in a specific area. Good luck, you won't regret it! :-)

Check online at the school around you. You can do night classes too at some places. If you want to be a labor and delivery nurse your definatly going to have to take a nursing course which i then think you can branch into a specific area of nursing (ie. Maternity). Good Luck!
Answered by Bronzo

There is no special labor and delivery nurse school unless you are talking about being a midwife. To become and RN you can got to a 2 year school for your associates degree or a 4 year school for your bachelors degree. Most labor and delivery units require you to be a nurse for 1 year before they will interview you. It's hard to get through school, but it's very worth it in the end. Good luck to you!! Holly RN
Answered by blueyedmommy2002

Start off at community college, in in any nursing program!!!!
Answered by m b

i would love to know , email me when u get a beetter answer then the other one about kool aid
Answered by LiveItUp

Absolutely!! I'm in nursing school right now and we actually got to do a 45 day experience on the labor and delivery floor. We caught babies, took vital signs, monitored fetal heart rates, took care of mother before and after, and sat in on C sections. I never thought I would enjoy working in the labor and delivery section, but after that experience, its something I'm looking more into. They dont hire you right out of nursing school though.
Answered by PRGfUSMC

Work at home. Affiliate marketing makes many Internet marketers very wealthy with your home computer. Read my bio and read about me and my career ending injury that lead me to working in IM. This is a topic I had to answer on because of my recent situation. I hope it helps you find what you're looking for. If you're dead set on working as a labor and delivery nurse I would have to say that you might have to put that dream on the back burner and wait a bit before going to school for this, IF it is in fact your life's dream. On the other hand your kids need you more then they want your money. Think of your fondest childhood memories and I bet none of them involve your parents wealth.
Answered by PLM

Thats not nice Shanaynay - ignore the troll. There are many options including several different degrees. LPN is lower pay, responsibility, training, and cost. RN is higher cost, better pay, longer school commitment, more responsibility. You can go to night school while your husband watches the kids. It might be time for him to sell his "toys" like the motorcycle, especially if you are debt heavy and need to get a better job. Don't be surprised if a different aspect of the field is more suitable to you. 4 kids at 22 huh? Thats a lot of babies, but medically speaking, 22 is the perfect age to have kids, as far as their growth and development is considered. PS you'll also need to get your tubes tied. Pregnant women are far more likely to drop out of school or fail due to the side effects of a person growing inside of them.
Answered by Jon Hall from Cuy. Falls OH

I don't know how much you already know. Study first-aid, Improve it enough to be a paramedic, because they are trained in delivery, and if you are a labor nurse you will be expected to be able to deliver a baby anywhere, then try to move across to obstetrics. The only other alternative if you want to be well paid is to study a great deal of anatomy and physiology, qualify as a regular nurse, then specialise. You'll have to study some counselling, as well.
Answered by Glyn B

you should do it. My wife is a L&D nurse. she made 92k last year. She has a masters in nursing, but she works with nurses with associate degrees too. If you want to, Im sure she would be more than happy to answer your questions. send me an email if you want with your questions and I can have her send you a reply. She loves it and you probably would too.
Answered by THE DUDE