What type of degree is required to work in the hospital nursery?

Question

I am wanting to become a nurse in the hospital nursery. What are the requirements needed and can I then, after starting work, build on whatever degree is needed to start work?

Answer 1

Talk with someone at the human resources office of the hospital, they will give you what is needed and where to obtain the education.

Answer 2

Registered Nurses

Work under the supervision of doctors

Provide expert health care, support, assistance, and information

Manage the care of individual patients

Consult with attending physicians

Work in hospitals, doctors' offices, nursing homes, and clinics

Keep detailed records

May work days, nights, weekends, or holidays

Training usually lasts three to four years

Need a license

Earn $51,020 per year (national average)

State Government Titles

Public Health Nurses

Representative Occupation Titles

Community Health Nurses

Gerontological Nurses

Maternal-Child Nurses

Medical-Surgical Nurses

Pediatric Nurses

Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurses

School Nurses

High-Risk Prenatal Nurses

General Description

Registered nurses provide patients and their families with expert health care, support, assistance, and information. They manage the care of individual patients in both medical and nonmedical settings, consulting with attending physicians, other nurses, therapists, and patients and their families.

Registered nurses provide direct care to patients. They monitor the well being and progress of a patient through conversation, physical examination, and administration of treatment. They are the primary link between patients, the hospital or other care facility, and such primary care providers as doctors and therapists. They need to understand the patients' health problems, their physical and emotional response to their health and treatment, and the alternatives that are available to treat or support them. They are responsible for providing compassionate and personalized care in highly automated and technologically advanced settings that could otherwise be impersonal and intimidating.

In addition to giving direct care, registered nurses guide and supervise other nursing and support personnel. They also promote good health habits by educating people about disease prevention, physical fitness, nutrition, coping with stress, and other health-related topics.

hot occupation This is a Hot Occupation. Over the next 10 years, job openings in this occupation are projected to increase by at least 27%.

Many people in this occupation are self-employed.

Career Cluster and Pathway

Health Science Career Cluster

    Therapeutic Services Pathway

Hours & Conditions

Registered nurses usually work 40 hours a week. Some work night or evening hours and they may be required to rotate shifts. Registered nurses also share weekend and holiday hours, or come in when it is their turn to be on call.

Work Locations

Registered nurses work in many different settings. These include offices, hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care centers, factories, fitness centers, and private homes. They also work for community and public health agencies and schools.

Pros & Cons

Registered nurses get a great deal of personal satisfaction out of working with and helping people. They have many different kinds of job opportunities, increasing pay and benefits, and the opportunity to work flexible hours to meet family and personal needs. There are also many career paths and opportunities for advancement.

Sometimes they dislike the pressure of the work, especially in emergency situations. Registered nurses may also feel that they have more work responsibilities than their schedules allow them to complete.

Programs of Study

Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

   Pre-Nursing

Nurses and Nurse Practitioners

   Clinic Nursing

   Critical Care Nursing

   Nurse Anesthetist

   Nurse Midwifery

   Nurse Practitioner

   Registered Nursing

Method of Entry

Registered nurses must complete programs approved by the state and accredited by the National League for Nursing (NLN). The NLN recognizes baccalaureate degree, associate degree, and diploma programs. A high school diploma is required for entry into any of these programs. Graduates of accredited schools must successful complete the NCLEX examination for registered nurses in order to be granted a license in most states.

Four-year colleges and universities offer baccalaureate programs. The course of study combines education in the theory and practice of nursing with general education in the humanities and behavioral, biological, and physical sciences.

Associate degree programs are usually offered in technical colleges. These two-year programs offer both general education and nursing experience.

Diploma programs are hospital-based and offer a wide variety of hospital experiences, along with principles of nursing and classes in basic sciences and humanities. Diploma programs are not transferable for college credits and, therefore, do not prepare nurses for advanced training or degrees.

Employers contact schools to recruit qualified applicants. Some advertise position openings in newspapers and professional publications. They also hire qualified individuals who apply to them directly.

Some Healthcare Programs May Have Waiting Lists

Currently, there is a high demand for jobs in health care. The high need for skilled healthcare workers has, in turn, caused a high demand for healthcare programs. Helpful hints for those interested in 2-year healthcare programs include:

    * Apply early.  The sooner you apply, the sooner you'll get into your program of choice.

    * Gather information.  Program requirements vary, so visit the campus website to learn more about what they expect of you and what you can expect of them. This will save you time and effort and improve the likelihood of success.

    * Don't be discouraged.  Being on a long wait list doesn't always mean that you'll have a long wait. Many factors affect these lists, such as students applying to multiple programs or changing their minds.

    * Be flexible.  Consider on-line courses or campuses other than your first choice.

Answer 3

You can go to those 4 months(not sure how many months exactly but just a few) certificate programs to become a certified Nursing Assistant,or a 9-12 months certificate prog. to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN),Or you can go to a 2 or 4 year program at a college or university leading to a Associates or Bachelors degree to become a Registered Nurse.After you have become a RN,you can get your Masters degree in Nurse Practitioner,Specialist,Midwife,etc.Nurs... is a great field.You will always find a job.They also pay very well.Good Luck. (oh and before you get into a LPN or RN program,you will need to complete a few prerequisite courses.You need a very high gpa to get into a RN program if you plan to attend a public school.Very competitive.