Getting into Postpartum/couplet care

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Hi everyone,

I am a nurse that works in a neuro rehab unit in a huge hospital. I have experience in rehab and med/surg. I am looking to transfer to postpartum because I have always had an interest in it. It seems like these positions go fast! I am definitely going to get my NRP certification before I apply for a couplet care position. I have the e-mails of the manager for the L&D unit and was wondering if it would be a good idea to ask to be cross-trained there just to get my foot in the door? It seems like there is a lot of competition so I am just trying to make sure I do this the best way possible. Any advice would help. Thanks!

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Specializes in Postpartum, Med Surg, Home Health.

You can definitely email or stop by and speak with the manager and let them know your interest. Ask if you can float there as a break nurse, that way you get your foot in a little and get to know the staff. Good luck!

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Really appreciate your advice, thanks!

My other issue is that my manager now attempts to stop people from transferring and such. So I Worry she will attempt to tell them I am not a good employee so that she keeps me for a little while. I am trying to do this all carefully so that doesn't end up happening.

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