Requirements for Professional Paper Name: Institution: Course: Professor: Date: Introduction A labor and delivery nurse is one who assists women before, during and after birth. In addition to that, they take care of women who experience complications with their pregnancies and assist surgeons during cesarean deliveries (Wicklin, 2010). It is their duty to monitor both the health of the mother and child, provide postpartum care. To educate new mothers about newborn care and post-delivery health issues. Why is it a Professional Role? It is a professional role because the nurse applies professional knowledge and expertise to deliver services and support to the patient. The nurse is required to have advanced nursing skills and experience to provide professional and technical care to patients. Education Preparations A labor and delivery nurse needs to have earned an Associate of Science in Nursing or nursing degree from a recognized college or university. An elective course is taken in labor and delivery to be better prepared for a future career as a labor and delivery nurse. After graduation, the student must pass the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). A Board Certification is required, and it is obtained by having experience as a staff nurse working in the labor and delivery unit. Case Study Mrs. Stevenson is a 39 primigravida who is 38 weeks pregnant. Her medical hist
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