Peds nurse seeking transition to L&D

[pinkdaisyx3, ADN, RN]

Currently a pediatric nurse on a high acuity step-down unit with vented patients. A little over a year of experience. Floated to all peds units in my hospital, multiple adult units, and NICU, so I've definitely proven my flexibility. When we bought our house, my drive to work was only ~45 minutes, but with the huge influx of people to my area, my drive is 1 hr 15 minutes, plus a half mile walk from the parking lot and I just can't do it anymore.

The hospital closer to me within the same system does not have pediatrics, but has one of the top L&D units in the area. Since nursing school I have always thought L&D would be amazing, but couldn't get in as a new grad. I applied and currently my application as been under review by the hiring manager for ~ 1 week (thinking this is a good sign right?).

If I do get an interview, does anyone have any tips for preparing for an L&D interview or questions I should be prepared to answer? I plan to start reviewing some of my school books for maternal/newborn things, L&D meds, emergency situations, etc. I only have PALS certification. My hospital said my position doesn't justify me getting ACLS or NRP even though I float to adult units and NICU frequently, but I am willing to get those asap.

[pinkdaisyx3, ADN, RN]

OK, so I officially have an interview tomorrow! Any tips/advice would be much appreciated!

[rebecuna, MSN, RN, CNM]

How did it go? I'm an experienced peds float nurse looking to transition to L&D on my way to becoming a midwife and am interviewing for a position next week... I just started making my list of questions.

[NurseGuru]

On 8/19/2021 at 4:08 AM, pinkdaisyx3 said:

Currently a pediatric nurse on a high acuity step-down unit with vented patients. A little over a year of experience. Floated to all peds units in my hospital, multiple adult units, and NICU, so I've definitely proven my flexibility. When we bought our house, my drive to work was only ~45 minutes, but with the huge influx of people to my area, my drive is 1 hr 15 minutes, plus a half mile walk from the parking lot and I just can't do it anymore.

The hospital closer to me within the same system does not have pediatrics, but has one of the top L&D units in the area. Since nursing school I have always thought L&D would be amazing, but couldn't get in as a new grad. I applied and currently my application as been under review by the hiring manager for ~ 1 week (thinking this is a good sign right?).

If I do get an interview, does anyone have any tips for preparing for an L&D interview or questions I should be prepared to answer? I plan to start reviewing some of my school books for maternal/newborn things, L&D meds, emergency situations, etc. I only have PALS certification. My hospital said my position doesn't justify me getting ACLS or NRP even though I float to adult units and NICU frequently, but I am willing to get those asap.

Go get ACLS, NRP, but also get intermediate or advanced fetal monitoring, STABLE, and ALSO!

Start looking for an L&D mentor ASAP- there is still going to be a learning curve. This is so exciting though, good luck!!