wendy,
they do hire in L&D new grads. one of my former classmates actually went straight there from nursing school . so when I run into her once in a while i call her "baby nurse" and she calls me "crazy nurse" in referrence to our departments

Hi there....glad we were able to connect. I DID get your hospital info, but need more info (like your name). Is there an e-mail I can talk to you off-line at? I tried to give you mine, and the nice folks here at allnurses.com actually edited my post. Imagine that. I thought the days of sensorship were over and this was a free society. First amendment and all that.
I would like to apply to your hospital and see that you get credit. I am really interested in L&D. Do you know if they will take new grads in that area?

Thanks!