I know there are other threads about this topic, but I'd appreciate any fresh advice. I've been on a surg/med unit for 18 months and while I enjoy my job, I have always wanted to work in L&D eventually. Fortunately, I landed an interview and now I'm sort of terrified that I"ll blow it. I want to prepare, but I am not sure where I should focus. I have fair amount of post-surgical experience from my current job, but as far as the rest of it - assessments, labor, newborn assessments, etc., -- I am overwhelmed by the prospect of reviewing all of this stuff. I am looking at review materials online - does anyone have a recommended or favorite book that I should get? The interview is in 10 day. Thanks in advance! 0 Likes
dkmamato3 Apr 12, 2015 I am new to a LDRP unit - love it!!! One of my go-to references is the following:Oxorn Foote Human Labor and Birth, Sixth Edition: 9780071740289: Medicine & Health Science Books @ Amazon.comGood luck with your interview :-) 0 Likes
littlerayofsunshine, BSN Specializes in MS, OB. Has 6 years experience. Apr 23, 2015 Thanks for the advice. I will check out that resource. I got the job! Turns out it's all about fit with the new unit and willingness to learn. I'm super excited and nervous to start learning! 0 Likes
Postpartum RN Specializes in Postpartum, Med Surg, Home Health. Has 7 years experience. Apr 23, 2015 Yay congratulations on getting the job! That is so exciting!! 0 Likes
SimplisticRnx Apr 30, 2015 congrats on your new job!! :) May I ask, did you apply within your hospital? Any tips on applying to L&D that made you stood out? I too am an medsurg RN trying to get into L&D. 0 Likes
