AmberRNStudent

Thank you all so much for your replies. Right out of H.S., I started in a 4 yr. nursing program but changed to Education. I worked as a teacher for years. I helped coached my best friend through the birth of her son and had a front row seat. It corfirmed every want that I had had to be an L&D nurse. At the moment, I decided to go back to school for nursing. I am so anxious to begin, I prefer L&D would would also like to work PP and help with breastfeeding and newborn care. I am interested in becoming a lactation consultant in the future. Do many of you get the opportunity to "cross over" in those fields: L&D, PP, newborn nursery? As I said, several teachers told me to start in Med-Surg. I just finished an entire semester in Med-Surg and I will have to spend 7 more weeks in Advanced Med-Surg this fall. I just DO NOT like Med-Surg! I think I would be happy ANYWHERE else! The problem with L&D in my area is, we have two hospitals, one is the Univ. of Va and the other is a nice private community hospital. I have heard that it is nearly impossible to get into their community hospital but if you want to try, you should start in the Women's Center, which sounds pretty cool. Or you may be able to get into the UVA L&D and eventually transfer as an L&D nurse. Any opionions as to which would be best?

Hello everyone, I am a nursing student and I would like to specialize in L&D. Some of my instructors have said that ALL students should start with Med-Surg directly out of school. Would you agree? What is the best start? Also, can anyone recommend a source of information on L&D certifications etc.? Thanks, Amber:D