Best & Worst Things About This Career
As reported by people currently doing the job
"The best part of my job is placing a newborn in its mother's arms. The most trying part of my job comes during the time when survival for a fetus or newborn is touch and go. Trying to help a family prepare for the unexpected is very difficult. Parents are always hoping for a miracle and as a nurse I am supposed to help reinforce the true medical expectations given by the perinatologist, the obstetrician and neonatologist. However, deep down I am hoping for that miracle for the family too."
School : Salve Regina University
Career: RN, currently based in Massachusetts.;
Tips for Succeeding in This Career
Helpful Info From Insiders
"Do well in high school. Always do you math and science classes. This will help in college level classes. If you can, try to volunteer in the local hospital. First aide courses, and CPR are also helpful. Some people will go to a tech school, were you can come out and work as a certified nurses aide, and work on a hospital floor while in college. You can also seek out a job in rehabilitation/nursing home."
School : Associate's in science, Lasell Junior College
Career: Labor And Delivery Registered Nurse, currently based in Massachusetts.;
"Try to get your feet wet in a health care setting to make sure that nursing is something you want and can handle. When you've gotten your RN degree, work for six months in a doctor's office, clinic, nursing home, etc. before applying for work at the hospital. When seeking employment don't just use Human Resources. Network and contact someone already in the facility where you hope to get a job."
School : Salve Regina University
Career: RN, currently based in Massachusetts.;
