Need to pick up your brains LD nurses!

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I am awaiting to get accepted into an RN (ASN) program to start in 1/2016. Meanwhile, I was thinking ahead about where I want to work. I am a mother of 4, have spent time (as a patient) in LD, antepartum, postpartum. Have assisted as an interpreter in LD a few times. I think my dream job is really either LD or Postpartum.

Now that I have a whole semester free, would you suggest any classes or certificates that I can obtain that will help me to land my dream job faster upon graduation?

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Your ticket into L/D as a new grad will be to work there as a tech, first.

You'll likely be hired when you graduate.

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Join AWHONN as a student and network within your chapter and at local events. One thing to consider is most certifications will last a couple of years before needing to be renewed. This can get pricey, so it is something for you to consider. Maybe get those certifications closer to graduation (NRP, STABLE, etc). You could become a lactation educator or childbirth educator and try to teach private clients or at community centers. You can also do work as a doula as all of these will expose you to different environments. Working in the hospital setting as mentioned in the previous post is also a good way to get your foot in the door.

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How do I get a tech position? I am not sure I know what a tech is!

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Specializes in L&D/Maternity nursing.
How do I get a tech position? I am not sure I know what a tech is!

LNA/CNA. Usually after a couple nursing courses under your belt and you can get certified.

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Specializes in Perinatal.

I volunteered as a doula at the hospital where I did my OB rotation, then was hired as a new grad into L&D.

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Agree with above. Also, look around and see if there is a free standing birth center in your area. Birth Centers seem to be popping up more and more, as low risk women realize birth is *usually* a normal process. Birth Centers usually love students (extra hands to help), or you can work as a doula - which is totally hands off, clinically speaking. But, gets you a great view of normal birth process.

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