Required education
ADN or BSN
Attributes
Patient-facing
Work hands-on, directly with patients.
Structured
Follow a routine that allows you to anticipate and prepare for every situation.
Varied
Take on different tasks, patients, and situations every day.
You’ll assist your patients during labor and be there to help if any complications arise.
What you’ll do
Collaboration
You’ll work with nurse midwives and doctors during labor.
Education
You’ll teach women and men about prenatal health, what to expect during pregnancy, childbirth options, postpartum issues, and how to care for and bond with their new baby.
Treatment
You’ll perform routine tests and look after your patients throughout pregnancy, and for the first few weeks after the birth.
Where you’ll work
- Community health organizations
- Doctors’ offices
- Home Health Services
- Hospitals
- Medical evacuation and transport
- Neonatal intensive care units
- Long term care centers
How to become a Perinatal Nurse
01
Get an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
02
Pass the NCLEX-RN and work as a Registered Nurse.
03
You can get certified by the Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal nurses.
Many employers require Perinatal Nurses to earn Nurse Practitioner or Clinical Nurse Specialist credentials.
04
You’re ready to work as a Perinatal Nurse.
Join an Organization
Become a member of a Perinatal Nurse organization to find career opportunities, learn from your colleagues, and support the profession.
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