Maternity Nurse Schools and Career Info

Things you need to know, but nobody tells you

I was surprised to find that the University of Florida to me really does have a great program for nursing students, The teachers really care about making sure you really...[full comment]

I was surprised by just how much nurses contributed to a patient's care and well being. As a rn I learned that I was the patient's advocate.[full comment]

I was surprised to find that being a nurse required a lot of numbers and math which I was never good at growing up. As well as how important time...[full comment]

The best part of my job is helping a mom and her family achieve a safe birth. Giving birth to a child is a very, very dynamic process in which...[full comment]

Get into any form of health care, whether it's home healthcare, or respite care for kids that have special needs, or working in a nursing home. Even if you start...[full comment]

The best part of my job is knowing I am a part of making a special day -- the birth of a new baby -- even more special by helping...[full comment]

If you are interested in helping other people, nursing may be the career for you. You may want to volunteer at a hospital or job shadow a nurse for a...[full comment]

 
 

School and Career Surprises: Tips From People on the Job

Each comment from a maternity nurse includes their career and school satisfaction ratings.

Career: "I was surprised by just how much nurses contributed to a patient's care and well being. As a rn I learned that I was the patient's advocate."

School: Studied Nursing at Barry University in Florida; completed Bachelor degree in 1991.
Career: Registered Nurse, female, 10 years of experience, currently based in Florida.

School: "I was surprised to find that the University of Florida to me really does have a great program for nursing students, The teachers really care about making sure you really understand the work so once you have graduated you will be the best nurse you can possibly be."

Career: "I was surprised to find that being a nurse required a lot of numbers and math which I was never good at growing up. As well as how important time management is in this field."

School: Studied Nursing at University Of Florida in Florida; completed Bachelor degree in 2010.
Career: Registered Nurse, female, 2 years of experience, currently based in Florida.

Best & Worst Things About This Career

As reported by people currently doing the job

"The best part of my job is knowing I am a part of making a special day -- the birth of a new baby -- even more special by helping a woman get through the pain of labor; or teaching new parents how to care for their new baby; or helping a woman stay pregnant for one or two more weeks. The worst part of my job is having to help families whose baby has died or will die after birth. It is sad for everyone involved, including the nurse and doctor."

School : ADN, Nursing, Shoreline Community College (Shoreline, WA?) BA, Sociology, University of Washington
Career: Maternity Nurse, currently based in Washington.;

Tips for Succeeding in This Career

Helpful Info From Insiders

"If you are interested in helping other people, nursing may be the career for you. You may want to volunteer at a hospital or job shadow a nurse for a day or two. I would also take anatomy and physiology classes if possible and see if you are interested in the human body and how it works. Don't worry if you don't like the sight of blood or needles, there are plenty of nurses who don't!"

School : ADN, Nursing, Shoreline Community College (Shoreline, WA?) BA, Sociology, University of Washington
Career: Maternity Nurse, currently based in Washington.;