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Considering L&D Position: Interview Advice

I graduated in 2006, and began my nursing career working in PEDS (rehab, neuro, and sugery). I am considering a change because I want to explore other opportunities, and the area I have chosen is L&D.

I have no experience in the area, but have began working on NCLEX style questions as a refresher of information. I just wanted to know of any particular areas I should focus on to prepare for an interview. Also, is it wise to mention that I have children (I have 5 children, and have experience from a patient's perspective) - or should I not mention that at all.

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    Just go for it! The desire to try something new says a lot about a nurse! Good luck in your interviewing endeavors. Having been through childbirth is not relevant for an interview, but you can use your personal experiences in providing excellent care to your patients!

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    I had an interview a few days ago for L&D. There were no scenario questions. But I have had other RN interviews that did ask those questions. Most of the questions asked were about out how I deal with stress and problems with others, do I like nursing and why. And of course what about me will make a good L&D nurse.

    I wouldn't hold back saying that you have children but being a pt doesn't give much info on your nursing skills or ability.

    I don't know how things work where you live but out here L&D jobs are few and far between. And if you don't have some experience...

    Good luck to you. My advice is that you can't really go wrong in over-preparing.

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    Thanks to you both for the replies.

    My interview is tomorrow, and I am not as nervous as I thought I would be. I am prepared to go in and tell them why I should be hired...and I wasn't "too" worried about my not having any experience in the area, because I was hoping they noticed that on my resume.

    Again, I appreciate the responses.

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