Sengland

Just thought I would offer some advice since having experience in both areas. I worked Med-Surg for 3 1/2 to 4yrs. Med-Surg gives such a good base of knowledge. You learn so much and see so much in that area. It also teaches such good organizational skills. You definitely have to be organized to work Med-Surg, prioritizing, etc. For Labor and Delivery you multi-task, but usually work with only 1 or 2 pt's. I work in a small community hospital where we do all three ob areas, L&D, post-partum and newborn nursery. I do love my job and love L&D mostly. It is definitely a specialty area, so the skills you learn from Med-Surg may not apply, but if ever you decide to change area's, med-surg is the good base to have. You can work anywhere after getting Med-surg experience. Hope this helps. I would work Med-surg at least 1-2yrs. It is very rewarding. Good Luck, Sengland,RN