New Grad RN Need Career Advice, possibly Labor and Delivery Position?

Hey guys,

I need your help. I am an LVN who has been working med/surg tele for 3 l/2 years and just graduated with my RN in June 2009. I'm having a heck of a time finding a job in California. My floor has no openings except a casual position. I just got called for an interview for labor and delivery where I would go into a 16 week training program which is better than the six week preceptorship that my hospital usually gives on the med surg floors. But I'm not sure if labor and delivery is for me. I am 51 years old and med surg is wearing me out. Can any labor and delivery nurses give me some advice on if this is a good place for new grad and what a labor and delivery nurse is actually responsible for. I am nervous about having to deliver a baby if that's what they have to do. Please give me any information or advice. I really appreciate it. Thanks so much. I am so excited to be an RN. I have been in school for five years for this.

Sincerely,

Susan, LVN and RN (June 2009)