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Thanks for your reply. I did have six days of theory orientation and five days of buddy shifts with the educator. We also have 8 nurses on at all times so with any questions etc there is always someone around. I am also not left alone for any deliveries and the charge nurse is always available if I need assistance. I guess I also had extra training as I did my final 6 week practicum for school in the same unit.

I'm a recent grad (BScN) and got my first job in L and D. It is casual and I am only guaranteed 4 12hr shifts in 4 weeks, although I have been getting a few more than that. I recently applied for a temporary full time position in NICU and got it. Now I don't know if I really want to leave L and D as I love my job there but not having set hours is somewhat difficult. Just wondering what others thought. Let me know.

HI, I have just written my CRNE (Feb 7/07) and am waiting for results. I want to take the NCLEX but am unsure how to prepare for it. Has anyone written both exams recently? How did you prepare? Any info is greatly appreciated.