Sep 18, 201510 yr 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. More Like This Dialysis, Renal, Urology Neonatal dialysis experience? 2 Replies Active 05/28/2026 01:01 AM Emergency Experience and reflection of for prospective nursing applicants 2 Replies Active 06/08/2026 07:19 PM NICU, Neonatal Anyone dislike NICU during orientation, but grow to love it? 2 Replies Active 05/10/2026 05:07 PM
Sep 18, 201510 yr 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 :)
Sep 18, 201510 yr Author 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:).
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.