https://padlet.com/caron2/5stlczvu99a5 Registered Nurse: Labor and Delivery en-us 2019-11-13 20:38:50 UTC 2019-11-19 21:11:58 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f469-2695.png caron2 https://padlet.com/caron2/5stlczvu99a5/wish/410864050 To become a RN one must need to have a BSN which stands for Bachelor of Science of Nursing. That is a 4 year degree with a major of Science of Nursing. Some classes one would take to get their BSN are 

• Emergency Care
• Public health
• Anatomy
• Physiology
• Chemistry
• Microbiology
• Basic Pharmacology
• Adult, Pediatric, and Geriatric Nursing
• Nursing Theory
• Nursing Research
• Psychology
• Statistics
• Nursing Assessment
• Nutrition and Diet

]]> 2019-11-13 20:41:38 UTC https://padlet.com/caron2/5stlczvu99a5/wish/410864050 caron2 https://padlet.com/caron2/5stlczvu99a5/wish/410867623 Before going into nursing school you must take a test called TEAS (Test Essential Academic Skills).The major test someone needs to take to get their license to become a RN is the NCLEX (National Council License Exam). This exam is once they complete nursing school.]]> 2019-11-13 20:48:16 UTC https://padlet.com/caron2/5stlczvu99a5/wish/410867623 caron2 https://padlet.com/caron2/5stlczvu99a5/wish/410876656 Once a person obtains a bachelors degree in Science of Nursing they will need to apply to an accredited nursing program. So a person must search for a nursing program they would like to attend. One can even attend a nursing program after they get their associates degree.]]> 2019-11-13 21:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/caron2/5stlczvu99a5/wish/410876656 caron2 https://padlet.com/caron2/5stlczvu99a5/wish/410878473 A Labor and Delivery RN job is care for the soon to be mother that is about to give birth. On the computer they monitor the baby's heart tone, the contractions of the mother, and the blood pressure of the mother. They hourly check the cervix of the mother to see how dilated the soon to be mother is to see how close to delivery they are.]]> 2019-11-13 21:09:36 UTC https://padlet.com/caron2/5stlczvu99a5/wish/410878473 caron2 https://padlet.com/caron2/5stlczvu99a5/wish/410881253 The average salary for an L&D nurse is around $83,000 annually; that is with bonuses.]]> 2019-11-13 21:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/caron2/5stlczvu99a5/wish/410881253 caron2 https://padlet.com/caron2/5stlczvu99a5/wish/411512736 To become specialized in being a Labor and Delivery nurse you can get a Inpatient Obstetric Nursing (RNC-OB). This is just a certification that helps you become a L&D nurse quickly if you know that is what you want to do.]]> 2019-11-14 21:28:28 UTC https://padlet.com/caron2/5stlczvu99a5/wish/411512736 caron2 https://padlet.com/caron2/5stlczvu99a5/wish/413034472 There are two shifts in a 24 hour work day at a hospital for RN’s. There is a day and night shift that is 12 hours long. The day shift is from 7 am to 7pm. The night shift is from 7 pm to 7 am. As a nurse you always need to show up 15 minutes before your shift starts so that you are able to get situated and won’t be rushed to start and care for the patients.]]> 2019-11-18 21:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/caron2/5stlczvu99a5/wish/413034472 caron2 https://padlet.com/caron2/5stlczvu99a5/wish/413040579 There are five important traits someone should have when going into the medical field. First is to be a good communicator. In this field if there is a miscommunication it can cost someone there life. Second is to have empathy and emotional stability. You need to have empathy for patients; sometimes put yourself in their shoes and be their advocate for what is best for them. Third is not necessarily a personality trait but is still very important quality one should have; a person should be healthy and physically strong.If you aren't healthy how are you gonna be able to take care of your patients? Fourth is to have attention to detail. It's important to know what you are charting and that you are dong it correctly. Also to notice any differences in your patients. Lastly is to be flexible on and off the job. Anything can happen at any moment and you must Be ready.]]> 2019-11-18 21:30:43 UTC https://padlet.com/caron2/5stlczvu99a5/wish/413040579