hey i guess by doing the doula course it is a good way to 'sound out' if you are on the right path and going in the right direction, before paying uni fees etc... im reluctant to do the 4 year nursing/midwifery double degree, because i'm not sure i have the commitment to study for three years before i hit the midwifery component (which is what i'm interested in)... maybe by doing the doula course it will give me the motivation i need to persevere.... or on the other hand, i guess maybe it might show me that its not the right time to undertake a heavy course load, as i said, a great way of sounding out whether i will be able to commit to all the hours of study... THANKS!!!!!

on a side note, does anyone know how soon into the nursing/midwifery course would you be working in a hospy environment?