Nursing School Labor And Delivery

The first time I walked into a labor and delivery room was during my first clinical day in nursing school. At first, I was uncomfortable with all of the nudity, the sexual language, and the overall intimacy of it. But as time went on, I learned that there are many reasons why this care area is so special—and once you’ve really experienced it for yourself, you’ll understand why!

Nursing School Labor And Delivery

1 The first time I walked into a labor and delivery room was during my first clinical day in nursing school.

The first time I walked into a labor and delivery room was during my first clinical day in nursing school. I was nervous, but excited to meet the new mom and baby. The nurse told me to take off my scrubs and put on a gown. She asked if I wanted an IV of fluids (I said yes). After about 15 minutes of sitting alone in the curtained off area, the doctor came in with her team, who were all wearing masks on their noses and mouths. She greeted me kindly before she began prepping for surgery by putting on blue latex gloves and placing them inside another pair of plastic gloves that went up past her wrists. She told me again how wonderful it would be if we could get this done without having to cut open my uterus – but only time would tell!

After washing her hands thoroughly with soap and water (no paper towel allowed!), she handed me a tiny pair of surgical scissors that looked like they belonged to little children playing doctor at home: “Please use these when you help remove placenta after birth,” she said softly as if speaking through layers upon layers of gauze meant for sick people who don’t have enough energy left over from being pregnant anymore.”

2 At first, I was uncomfortable with all of the nudity, the sexual language, and the overall intimacy of it.

So, what is it like to be a nurse in a labor and delivery room?

At first, I was uncomfortable with all of the nudity, the sexual language, and the overall intimacy of it. It was hard for me to get over that initial feeling that I didn’t belong there.

However, it wasn’t long before I realized that these women were simply human beings experiencing normal biological functions in an environment where they felt safe and comfortable enough to ask for help when they needed it. In other words: no big deal!

3 I ended up loving labor and delivery from a nursing standpoint.

As I mentioned earlier, I love the challenge of working in a busy environment. Labor and delivery is not for the faint of heart! You have to be able to stay strong under pressure, make quick decisions and deal with whatever comes your way.

I also really enjoy working with my colleagues. Having a team that you can rely on makes all the difference when things get tough. There is nothing more rewarding than helping a woman in labor and delivering her healthy baby at the end of it all!

The satisfaction I get from delivering babies has made me even more passionate about becoming an OB nurse someday.

4 Nursing school labor and delivery rotations are special.

Nursing school labor and delivery rotations are very special. Unlike other patient care experiences, the patient is the one who is in the most pain. You are there to help them through this difficult time and to deliver their baby if need be.

5 Labor and delivery is hard to prepare for, but once you’re in the room, everything feels natural.

Labor and delivery is a great place to learn. It’s hard to prepare for, but once you’re in the room, everything feels natural. Once you’re in the room, everything feels natural.

Labor and delivery is a great place to learn. It’s hard to prepare for, but once you’re in the room, everything feels natural

Closing

I know that as a nurse, I’ll have many experiences in labor and delivery. Perhaps one day I’ll be able to share some of my own stories!