How do I become a maternity nurse?

I am currently taking classes online with the University of Phoenix getting my associates in health administration. I eventually want to be a maternity nurse. I am wondering what I really need to do to reach my goal. I live near Austin and would like to get a job in a OB/GYN office to start out and then progress with my career goals. Can you offer any advice?

You will need to enroll in a 2 or 4 year course of study to become an RN. This cannot be done online, because you will have clinical classes as well. Once you complete that, you will take an exam given by your state to be certified as an RN. After that it is a matter of getting a job in a maternity setting. You could try to get a job as an aide in the maternity department while going to school...this would give you some exposure to what goes on and then might open the door to a job once you are an RN. Speak to some ob/gyn offices in Austin about openings as an aide. Good luck. Source(s): Am an RN