Applying to Labor & Delivery???

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Specializes in neuro stepdown.

Hi everyone!

So I've been a nurse for about 4 years now and have worked as a floater as well as a Stroke Stepdown RN, I have been charge capable for the last 3 years. I have my BSN and my PCCN certification. I have been trying desperately to get hired in the L&D department of my hospital. I applied twice and both times did not even get a phone call from the RN Recruiter. 

Now, there's a good chance I'm relocating due to my husband's job so I started searching for jobs where we are relocating to. I applied to an L&D position at a decent hospital in that area and not even 24 hours later got an immediate "no" email from their recruitment team. The qualifications listed on their website just said "1 year RN experience, BSN preferred" so I absolutely meet those qualifications.

To say I'm getting disheartened is an understatement and it's a total shot to my confidence. My dream is to do the CNM program at Frontier University so I wanted to apply to L&D. Has anyone else had trouble getting hired in this specialty, even when you are definitely qualified? And if you know, is there anything special these recruiters are looking for that I'm missing? 

Thanks in advance for any insight! ?

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Specializes in Labour & Delivery.

Hi,

I’ve been working L&D since I graduated nursing school so it’s possible to get hired without much experience. You’re qualified for the jobs in that you’re a RN but the L&D world is much different than stroke step down. My biggest suggestion would be to try and take some courses to show that you’re serious. Where I was applying, I took a Neonatal Resuscitation course, a breastfeeding course and started my perinatal certificate college program which I believe all really helped me get hired.

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is there any online L&D course you can take that is good to put on resume with no L&D experience? I have been RN for 4 years. I have worked at SNF and now Home health. I REALLY want to get into the L&D field but never get a call back. I know I do not have experience but there is only one way to get but if you don't even get looked at , how?

I did take a intro to fetal monitor course online so I have that now but looking for more to add to see if this will help?

Is there a L&D association I should sign up for?

 

I live in CA- bay area so anything tips would be much appreciated.

 

Sara

 

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Specializes in Nursing Student.

AWHONN.org
There you can also network with L&D nurses

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