What is the name for a nurse that takes care of babies right after they are born? (not premature babies)?

How many years of schooling does it take to become this kind of nurse?


What type of schooling is required?

What is the name for a nurse that takes care of babies right after they are born? (not premature babies)?
Both RNs and LPNs/LVNs can be nursery nurses, which is what you call nurses who take care of newborns.





It takes about 12-18 months to finish an LPN/LVN program, and 2-4 years for an RN program (depends on whether you chose an associate degree or bachelors degree program). Programs are offered at most community colleges as well as four year colleges and universities.





Once you have finished your nursing program you will still need some nursery training in the hospital where you work.
Reply:I am an OB RN which is obstetrics. It is also called mom/baby, postpartum... I take care of the new moms and their babies about 1 hour after birth until they go home. It is A LOT of work but worth it if thats what you want to do. I went for my BSN for 4 years but you can get an associates degree in 2 years. They usually want you to have experience before you can get a job in OB. Also I would become a CNA so you can see if nursing is what you really like.