NJRN2017

Hi all, I am a currently practicing L&D RN. I am looking to increase my income and hoping to find a per diem L&D job. Does anyone love the hospital they work in? Looking for recommendations from staff who are happy with their facilities in NJ. Also, any hospitals that I should steer clear of in NJ?

Prnqday, Thanks for the advice. I am signed up to take NRP in January. The instructor told me that it was a challenging class for someone who does not yet work in the field. How was your experience with the course??

I am currently working day shift on a med/surg/tele unit as a new graduate. I have been there for just over 6 months now. Although I feel incredibly lucky to have gotten a job in this competitive market, I am just miserable. I dread going to work, I think about work on my days off, and I have so much anxiety while I am at work. I am doing fine according to my coworkers and director, getting out on time, and feel that I am handling my workload appropriately, but I cannot continue to feel this way. I know new grads sometimes feel this way, but life is short and I want to do something I love. My dream job is working on a mother/baby/postpartum unit. Any advice on how to "boost" my resume? I know that mother/baby openings are few and far between, but I am desperate to work in postpartum, commit to the specialty, and learn!! I did my senior preceptorship on a mother baby unit, took ACLS, and I am currently preparing to take NRP. Is there anything else that I can possibly do to land a job in mother/baby? I was considering becoming a certified lactation counselor, but I do not have the ability to get any clinical hours. Would hiring managers even consider me with 6 months acute care experience? Any advice/recommendations would be greatly appreciated.