<p>During the time that you are in college (last 2 years when you are doing clinicals) will you be making rounds in different parts of the hospital. Im asking this because I understand that Im going to have to work between 1 to 2 years before I will be able to apply to graduate school. What would be the correct steps if I wanted to work in a maternity ward?</p>
<p>Also, can anyone tell me if NP's specialize in woman's health, would I be able to deliver low risk woman or would I have to become a mid- wife. </p>
<p>There are so many roads to choose with nursing and I know that Im putting the cart before the horse but Im one of these people who has to have some type of goal even though Im sure with experiences my mind will change.</p>
<p>Different nursing programs require different number of years or hours of clinicals. Some programs require 4 years of clinicals (and as many as 1600 hours) and others require 2 years and as few as 600-700 hours (at least that is as few as I’ve heard). Many/most programs require you to rotate through the different departments so that you can be familiar with each. Some allow you to spend additional time (usually as a senior) in the specialty that you prefer.</p>
<p>For most graduate nursing programs, you need work experience (1-2 years) <em>after</em> your schooling. All BSNs are going to get clinical experience while earning the degree, that doesn’t count towards experience in terms of getting into graduate school.</p>
<p>You will likely be able to apply to a PA program right after graduation with a BSN. However, I’m not sure that the typical BSN program is ideal for eventual admission into PA school. There are probably required/recommended courses for a PA program that are not required for the BSN.</p>
<p>PA’s and NP’s perform similar duties and fill similar roles in the healthcare field, but the path to each is different.</p>