Adequate Orientation for 0 experience

[LDAthleteNurse, BSN, RN]

Greetings. I am wondering how long is a sufficient orientation period for a position in labor & delivery/mother-baby for someone who has 0 experience in this specialty.

[Pneumothorax, BSN, RN]

Greetings. I am wondering how long is a sufficient orientation period for a position in labor & delivery/mother-baby for someone who has 0 experience in this specialty.

until you feel comfortable, you have to let your preceptor or nurse manager what your comfort level is , if possible you could ask for more precepting shifts or when you are off orientation, be scheduled to work on days/nights a preceptor works so when u have questions u can ask them. but all your peers are a resource, dont be afraid to ask for help :)

[LDAthleteNurse, BSN, RN]

until you feel comfortable, you have to let your preceptor or nurse manager what your comfort level is , if possible you could ask for more precepting shifts or when you are off orientation, be scheduled to work on days/nights a preceptor works so when u have questions u can ask them. but all your peers are a resource, dont be afraid to ask for help :)

Thank you for your response. I have applied for a L&D position at a nearby hospital. I am eager to learn and accept the challenges that will come with the steep learning curve of a new specialty. Hoping to get a call back soon and get the ball rolling:).