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How do you know what major to choose from if you want to become a Labor and delivery nurse ?

I am in the 10th grade and i wanted to know this before i go to college so i can be prepared in what i am going to be doing for the rest of my life. I want to attend a preview A and M university because it has a good nursing school.

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Mary Jane’s Answer

Usually, if you want to become a nurse and intend to enroll in a nursing school, your major will be nursing. You'll complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and take the NCLEX exam to become a Registered Nurse (RN).

If you aren't going to apply to a nursing school/program, I would recommend looking at biology, psychology, or sociology for majors as those classes would be the most useful for future nursing coursework. Many of my pre-nursing students have double-majored or minored in something like Spanish or French in order to be able to communicate with future patients whose first languages are not English, so that's another option.
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Heidi’s Answer

That’s amazing to hear how motivated you are! The great thing about nursing is that your degree will allow you to work and practice in almost any area of medicine. Your goal should be to find a college with a nursing program. You can get a two year RN degree (associates) or a four year degree (bachelor) in nursing. Many hospitals look to hire four year degree prepared nurses. When you are in nursing school you will do clinical rotations in various areas including labor and delivery 😊. You should also consider shadowing a labor and delivery nurse so you can see what is involved in their job. Good luck to you!
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Hailey’s Answer

In order to work in Labor and Delivery in most hospitals, you’ll have to become an RN. You would complete the prerequisites and a nursing program before going in to whatever specialty you choose.
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Martin’s Answer

It's essential that you finish your RN and most likely your bachelor's degree. Success often hinges on being at the right place at the right time, coupled with patience. Nursing can be a fiercely competitive field, so seize the opportunity when a position becomes available. There are various courses available to broaden your knowledge. However, a significant part of your learning will come from on-the-job training as you collaborate with other professionals in the field. Keep going, you've got this!
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