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CNA and Obstetric Nurse

1.)What are some tools a CNA should be familiar with to become a great nurse?

2.) Do you expect hiring for this field in the obstetric nurse in the South MS area to increase, decrease, or stay the same over the next few years?

3.) What are some tips that can help me be successful as an obstetric nurse?

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Megan’s Answer

Being a CNA first helps when it comes time for clinicals you will already be more comfortable with patient care then some of the other nursing students. Otherwise that’s about it. It’s a completely different mindset going into nursing you are now the one responsible for assigning CNAs workloads and assessing your patients, identifying when something is wrong, and knowing when to call the doctor ect. OB is a highly specialized field. OB encompasses several different floors including Labor and Delivery, Postpartum, couplet care, nursery, and gynecological surgical/oncology. Most Requires an RN and you will need to find a hospital that offers a nurse externship since you will be a new graduate. You might make a little less money at first but it’s a long training experience to help you gain more knowledge. There will always be nursing positions open in all fields so no need to worry about a job being available. Good luck
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Shannon’s Answer

Tyra - top key points across all of medicine are 1-airway 2 -breathing 3-circulation. start there & you'll never go wrong. it can also keep you from panicking and keep you focused. this was drilled into my head from so many instructors that when a baby was born very quickly (so fast i didn't even have gloves on), i immediately started working on his airway without even thinking. keep taking CPR every year so you can do it without thinking. those basic skills are the most important.
be open & learn from everyone you can, including the cleaning staff.
show your energy for learning by reading books & journals in addition to your assigned reading. when you're in your clinical rotations, ask your instructors & the doctors questions like 'i was reading about placenta previa & i didn't understand (this point). would you help me understand?' people like teaching students who are eager like that. never stop that eagerness.
practice being calm in chaos. practice explaining medical stuff in plain language. when the mom is afraid, and you're all calm & smiling as you explain what's happening, she can feel more calm.
Thank you comment icon Thank you so much, Shannon! Tyra
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Jordan’s Answer

1. Listen and learn from your peers/colleagues. Pay special attention to learning medical terminology. Excel in note taking and record keeping. Practice communicating amongst other healthcare professionals- ask for advice from your superiors.
2. I would expect the field to continue growing for the foreseeable future. Both Neonatal and Obstetric Nurses are needed across the entire US, even out of the country.
3. Feel confident that you are able to make quick and effective decisions based on the needs of your patient. Also ensure you are able to communicate effectively with your healthcare team as well as patients. Some people easily attain the knowledge but are not as skilled in relaying the information in a job type setting, especially in an emergency situation
Thank you comment icon I'm excited to put your great advice to good use! Tyra
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Jasmine’s Answer

Work on a OB Unit as a CNA/ Volunteer!!!! Stay observant on the unit- offer to help at all times. Be exposed to a variety of situations will help not only be prepared to know how to react and act appropriately but it will help you ask the right questions. I think bedside manner is extremely important; knowing how to build trust with the patient and their family will help you as nurse and you will earn respect from every team member. Build your assessment skills- know what a bad patient presents and understand to not only rely on numbers and words in the background- listen to your patient and communicate to the right person to verify and clarify what you need.
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