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Jun 26, 2009 07:14 PM

Do I need to do an internship to be an L&D nurse?

by kimmeyd

Hello! I am new to this forum, but I have gotten some useful info off of here lately...especially regarding the HESI-A2. I want to be a L&D nurse, and I have applied to the RN program at NCTC for fall 2009. (I find out Tuesday if I made the HESI cut-off. Yay!) But...I have been randomly looking at job postings, out of curiosity, and it seems like L&D positions require at least one year experience. So, my question is, (if anyone knows) how do I get into an L&D position? Is their an internship? Thanks!


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from NeoNurseTX
Old Jun 30, 2009, 12:35 AM

Default Re: Do I need to do an internship to be an L&D nurse?
Most hospitals train new grads and give them a unit orientation. These positions may not be open right now since the May graduates should have already started their interships/orientations. They usually post jobs for new grads a few months before graduation.
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from kimmeyd
Old Jun 30, 2009, 04:57 PM

Default Re: Do I need to do an internship to be an L&D nurse?
Thanks! That helps a lot! I did get in too, so I am super excited to get this career on a roll!!!
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