New Grad RN to choose L&D or ED?

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I'm starting my first RN job on Monday! It's hospital orientation. I took a job in the ED, but now the L&D might have an opening for me and wants to talk to me before I start. I have experience in both areas as a labor doula and an ED nurse extern. I love both areas. I've always wanted L&D, but my mind had kind of settled on ED as a good area to get a broad range of experiences that I could one day take with me to L&D. A friend of mine in the ED got me the interview, so I don't want to seem ungrateful either... It might not work out, but I just want some more insight if I do have a choice! :confused:

One more point, openings in the L&D do not come often. I hear people love it there (at this hospital).

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Specializes in ER.

Labor and delivery- you learn about one system, but still get the emergency coping skills. Anything can happen any time, and you'll have to make it work. BUT- try to float elsewhere so you don't lose all the med/surg knowledge.

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I would say go where your heart takes you. :D

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I say go for L&D. Your friend will understand.

good luck! :)

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From this post, it's clear to me your heart wants L&D. Do it. :)

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