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Hey Everyone,

Here is another great nursing-related question regarding becoming an Obstetrician. Here is the question:

Hi Sarah,

I just LOVE your blog! and you are an amazing person. I need your help to guide me.

I am 18 yrs old. I really want to become an obstetrician.I am currently in high school. I want to know the steps i should take to become a successful obstetrician.

Unfortunately I have to support myself financially so I am planning to attend BMCC for my Registered Nurse RN degree and I don’t know what i have to do after that. I am working very hard.

My backup plan is if I cant seem to support myself in order to further my nursing education to become an obstetrician then, I will try being an R.N or a nursing assistant but it is my dream to become an obstetrician . Please help me

Anita

First of all, thanks so much for the very nice things you said Anita. I think it is great that you are so ambitious about wanting to become an obstetrician! If you really want it bad enough, then trust me you will one day be an obstetrician. I will do the best I can to give you some tips on how to realize your dream.

How to Become an Obstetrician out of High School

High school is a great time to really start making moves for your future career goals. You said you are 18, so I assume you are about to graduate very soon (if you haven’t already).

At this point, I would recommend that you talk to your guidance counselor to see what classes can help prepare you for your college courses. Any health or nursing related classes would be great, and it can start laying a foundation for your future academic success.j

This is also a great time to begin applying to the college you hope to attend, to see if you will get accepted (if you haven’t already done so). Once you do get accepted, I highly recommend getting a catalog of classes, and also speaking with an advisor in the health department of the college. An advisor can tell you which classes to take to ensure you can meet the necessary requirements to become an obstetrician.

I also think it would be a very wise move to start with an RN degree, since obstetricians usually require a more advanced degree than a BSN. Nursing would not only give you some good experience, but it would also enable you to network with other obstetricians and medical people, and also give you a good income if you decide to continue schooling.

How To Afford Advanced Medical Training and Degrees College Programs

You did say that you were going to have to support yourself, and I completely relate with that. Both my husband and I came from single mothers and we had to support ourselves through college. It was very difficult and quite a struggle to do. So I can relate with you on that.

However, there are many great things you can do to help you financially while you are seeking your education. I thought I would share a few tips in case you haven’t tried these yet, so you can realize your dream of being an obstetrician or Registered Nurse:

1. Talk to your High School guidance counselor about any scholarship programs. Many states have scholarship programs that will cover the full or partial expenses of your schooling. I was able to get a “lottery scholarship” based on my GPA, which helped tremendously.
2. If you come from a family with a lower income, or you yourself have a low income, you can apply for financial aid from the government. This is totally free, and you may be able to get grant money that you don’t even have to repay. You can do this only at www.fafsa.ed.gov/.
3. Check with your local college to find out about potential scholarship programs. Many colleges have tons of scholarship programs and you will likely be eligible for many of them. This can help you cover your educational expenses.
4. Consider working part time either before or after you get your nursing degree. Many companies in the medical field will give you tuition re-reimbursement if you complete a college degree and agree to work with them. So this can help you both while you get your undergraduate degree, and also if you plan to go back to get your further medical degrees. So I would definitely keep that in mind.

Conclusion: Good Luck and Don’t Give Up!

Being an obstetrician would be a great career. If this is something you are truly interested in doing, then don’t ever give up. You can and will become an obstetrician if you set your mind to it and work hard.

I hope the tips I have provided will help you on your path during nursing and medical school. I wish you the very best of luck, and thanks again =).

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Hey Everyone!

I had a great question regarding problems with prior issues with the law, and how that may affect the chances of becoming a nurse. Here is the question:

Hello hello,

I am so excited about becoming a Registered Nurse RN. I’ve currently been applying to a couple different programs, but i am worried about the background checks!!

Is it possible for the board of nurses or any programs to reject me of class c misdemeanors from 5 yrs ago? I’m so upset and worried that this will stop me.

Please help, I don’t have anyone to ask.
–Laura

Hello Laura! That is a great question, and I will be happy to try and answer it the best that I can =). We all make mistakes, and sometimes our past behavior can affect us in the future.  First just let me say that I don’t think this would probably affect you schooling too much. The only concern you may have is the actual licensing and employment.

What Is a Class C Misdemeanor Anyway?

First off, each state can sometimes classify its “Misdemeanors” differently. So what may be classified as a type C in one state, may not be so in another state. So please keep in mind that whatever offense you may have committed, it may vary in terms of how it is recorded against you from state to state.

So the first thing I would advise is to find out how your own state handles Class C Misdemeanors, and whether or not they post this offense to your background record. If they don’t, then it shouldn’t show up during a background check. If so, then yes, it could very well show up.

Can a Class C Misdemeanor Affect Your Nursing Career or Nursing School?

Maybe, and maybe not. What it really depends on in this situation would be the following:

1. Did the offense post to your background record?
2. What was the actual offense? (Theft, drunk driving, etc.)
3. What does your state laws have to say about this?

If you do indeed have the Class C Misdemeanor posted to your record, it may affect how an employer views you when you are applying and interviewing for a job.

Some states may even require that when you apply for a Nursing License from the state boards, you may be required to not have any prior felonies, etc.

Keep in mind that sometimes states, and employers will place a question on the application that asks, “Have you ever been convicted of a Felony, Misdemeanor, etc.” So you want to keep that in mind.

Should You Give Up On Your Dream of Being a Registered Nurse (RN)?

It sounds like you really want to be a nurse very badly. I think it is great and I want to stress that you shouldn’t let this past mistake keep you from pursuing your dreams.

We have all made a mistake at some point (whether it be a traffic ticket, or whatever). We have all done wrong. So don’t feel bad about that.

With that being said, I do have a few recommendations on how you can find out if this is posted on your record, and if so, what you can do to ensure that you can pursue your dreams and goals of becoming a Licensed/Registered Nurse.

How To Find Out if You Have a Misdemeanor On Your Record, and How to Resolve it

To find out if the Class C Misdemeanor was posted to your record, you can do the following:

1. Call the local courthouse, or a local attorney and find out if your state posts that information.
2. Run a background check on yourself (many companies can do this for a fee), and see if it shows up.

Once you do that, you should know whether or not this posted to your record. If it didn’t, then you probably have nothing at all to worry about. If, however, this did post to your record, here are some things you can do:

1. Look up your local state’s requirements on Nurse Licensure. It should say if there are any requirements and if any past legal trouble can affect your qualifications for that state.
2. If the Class C Misdemeanor isn’t a problem with getting licensed with your state, then I wouldn’t worry about it. People will still hire you with this on your record if they can. Especially if you are upfront and honest and explain that you made a mistake in the past and have changed.
3. Speak to a lawyer to find out if there is any way at all you can get this removed (or expunged) from your record. Sometimes there are legal options you can do to remove these past offenses permanently from your record.

Conclusion: Becoming a Nurse with Past Legal Trouble

 If you are passionate about nursing like I suspect you may be, then you have several things you can do to ensure you realize your dream of becoming a nurse.

Don’t let your past mistakes discourage you from achieving your current dreams. I hope the information I provided here has given you a good start, and that everything works out for the best.

Thanks again for the question, and best of luck to you! =)

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