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Does L&D experience count for NP school?

I'm a new nurse who just graduated with a BSN. In a few years, I would like to become a Nurse Practioner. Right now I am debating if I should do what I know I enjoy- L&D, or if I should suck it up and do med-surg. I am afraid that my experience in L&D will not count towards NP school. I am unsure yet what specialty I would like to pursue. So my question is, will L&D experience count for any NP specialty?

Please help! Thanks!

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    RN experience counts for NP school. It doesn't matter what area it is in. If you really are into L&D, you could become a Women's Health NP or a Certified Nurse Midwife.

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    Thank you!!

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    I agree that all experience counts, however, you might want to consider your NP goals as well. If you want to go into women's health or CNM you will have great experience working in L&D. However, if you're considering acute care or primary care of adults, your nursing experience may not give you as much experience with assessments of other populations, which will impact your ability to be successful even if you get into the school. Hope you find a path that works for you.

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