What kind of nurse makes a great L&D Nurse? Considering Specialties.. Something about L&D wont leave my mind -
I'm still in nursing school, in an accelerated program and I've just made it through my first term. I have some experience being a CNA on a Medsurg/overflow/stepdown ICU floor though.
By no means am I trying to decided this right away, but it is something people always ask you.."What kind of nurse do you want to be?"
I am so drawn by L&D, im (a litttle too) passionate about women and womens health. I think labor it is the most amazing thing you can be apart of for someone, wether is goes well or poorly.
Here's the dilemma- I struggle with confidence in myself and In units like what I expect L&D is like, you have to really know what you're doing and be prepared for the next step at any given moment. I would LOVE to be the kind of person that is good at it, but I'm confused if I would fit the bill? Some people say they could see me in peds, but I don't like children really.
What would you say is takes, or what are character traits that are commonly expressed in amazing L&D nurses?