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Obstetrical Nursing - Steps to Become an OBGYN Nurse

Obstetrical nursing, also called perinatal nursing, is a nursing specialty that works with patients who are attempting to become pregnant, are currently pregnant, or have recently delivered. Obstetrical nurses help provide prenatal care and testing, care of patients experiencing pregnancy complications, care during labor and delivery, and care of patients following delivery. Obstetrical nurses work closely with obstetricians, midwives, and nurse practitioners. They also provide supervision of patient care technicians and surgical technologists.
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What does an obstetric nurse do?

Obstetrics nurses, sometimes referred to as OB nurses, specialize in assisting doctors in the care of pregnant women and in the delivery of babies. They often work in the labor and delivery department in hospitals, health clinics or doctors' offices. Obstetrics nurses work as part of a team of caregivers.
https://study.com/articles/Obstetrics_Nurse_Job_Description_and_Requirements_for_Becoming_an_Obstetrics_Nurse.html

Steps to Become an OBGYN Nurse
  • Earn Your RN: You must earn an RN degree from an accredited associate degree in nursing (ADN) or bachelor’s degree (BSN) program. It is important to note that the BSN degree may provide more opportunities for employment and subsequent advancement. Nurses with the BSN can also go on to earn advanced degrees.
  • Pass the NCLEX-RN Exam: After completed an accredited program, you must pass the NCLEX-RN exam to obtain licensure to practice nursing.
  • Gain nursing experience: You must have a minimum of 2 years full-time specialty experience as a registered nurse before seeking specialty certification.
  • Obtain OBGYN Nurse Certification: Although certification is not a requirement, it would support career advancement. The National Certification Corporation offers the Inpatient Obstetric Nursing certification (RNC-OB).
https://rncareers.org/career/obgyn-nurse/

 How many years does it take to become an OB nurse?

After you've obtained a minimum of two years and 2,400 hours of experience in obstetrics, you can then sit for the National Certification Corporation's (NCC) Inpatient Obstetric Nursing certification exam and become a certified obstetric nurse.
https://everynurse.org/careers/obstetric-nurse/