Anyone here start in OB as new grad?

[brittykbritt]

Hi all,

I am a new grad, and also I'm pretty young (24). When I had my first daughter at 17, I had a wonderful l&d nurse that really made an impact on me and influenced the way I mothered my new baby. From the day I left the hospital I knew it was what I wanted to do. So that fall I started school with every intention of only working in OB. I was told over and over by so many people I would have to have med/surg experience and OB never hires new grads. Welllll I was offered a job in LDRP on Friday and passed my boards two days ago. I am beyond thrilled. I am so blessed to have this opportunity. The only thing is, what of I suck? I am terrified that I will be bad at it. Since its LDRP I have so much more to learn than if it was just L&D or just postpartum. I want to be the best L&D nurse. I want to change someone's life like my nurse did for me. But what if I just suck and they fire me before I get a chance to get good? I'm sooo worried I will screw up my dream job. I worked as an LPN doing peds home care but that is the only nursing experience I have. Can I make it from new grad to awesome L&D nurse? Please tell me I can!

[Amber307]

I think you will do great :) God bless and good luck to you!

I will be starting nursing school next year. I graduate high school in May of 2013 :) It is my dream to get hired as a new grad in Postpartum Couplet Care. If you don't mind me asking, is there any advice you could give me to increasing my chances of being hired in OB as a new grad??

[boushie87]

How is the job going now?

[vandermom]

Ok... 41 years later I am still an OB nurse. Started as a new grad in 1972. I orient new staff on the night shift and love new grads. They are usually hungry to learn and most of all have not developed bad habits. You never know what will happen on your shift, you have to be ready for anything and everything because it may come through the door. This is the only place you deal with a patient and depending on your expertise can change the life of another patient waiting to arrive.

Jump in and learn because what you learned in nursing school is the tip of the iceberg. Good luck.

p.s. I totally agree with travelingdorsey nights is the best, way more laid back. Hint for working nights you must darken your room for daytime sleeping (mine is almost as dark as a cave) run a fan or other white noise and don't drink a lot of caffeine during your shift.

[newnurselinds91]

Hi! I am in the same boat as you! I graduated in May, passed my boards in July, and had two interviews before I was offered my dream job. The place I am working at is part of the hospital but in a separate building right next to it. In that building is the L&D suites, postpartum rooms, NICU, and peds. I was told that we pick one and then learn 2 others so we can float around if needed. They even have their own C section OR in that building just for that. I am so nervous! Orientation begins Oct 7, and I'll be on the floor the week after that. I know exactly how you feel though, I'm scared I won't remember anything from school but I know we will learn a lot too, Let us know how it goes when you start! PM me if you'd like and we can talk more!