Precepting in L&D

Specialties Ob/Gyn

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Hello everyone!

I have recently decided that my goal is to become a Labor and Delivery nurse. We are weeks away from submitting our preference for for our preceptorship. My professors have said that they don't usually like to put people in L&D because the narrow range of patients won't prepare us adequately for NCLEX. Is there another area with a broader patient range that could prepare me for NCLEX and becoming a L&D nurse at the same time? I am also interested in NICU and thought that may be a good place to get experience in a similar field. If you are an L&D nurse, where did you precept? I would love to hear any input you may have!

kirsnikity

100 Posts

Specializes in L&D.

I've been in L&D since I was a new grad. My preceptorship was in med-surg (my school only places students for preceptorship in med-surg departments). I did work as a nurse extern in an LDRP department before I graduated, and that probably helped me land my job in L&D. Mother/baby might be a better area for preceptorship because you have more of a patient load and will use more skills you've learned in school and hone your time management skills.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN

102 Articles; 27,612 Posts

Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I didn't get a preceptorship at all and I passed NCLEX on the first attempt with the minimum of 85 questions. If L&D is where you want to precept, go for it.

AZMOMO2

1,194 Posts

Specializes in Cardiac Care.

I do not believe that a Preceptorship prepares you for NCLEX at all. It gives you a taste of real world nursing after getting licensed. Studying and doing numerous NCLEX questions prepares you for NCLEX.

Apply for what you want! :-)

Thanks for responding! I found out earlier today that people only get placed in L&D if they have good grades, because apparently that shows you are more likely to pass NCLEX. I will probably meet with my professor to even see if it is an option for me. If not, I'm thinking NICU.

kayemmejayRN

16 Posts

Specializes in Labor and Delivery, Public Health.

I did my practicum in postpartum because I was told that L&D would not prepare me for NCLEX. I had to fight for postpartum as well. I passed the NCLEX on the first try with 89 questions. I hope you can get in L&D or NICU. Good luck.

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