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I'm a new l&d nurse ( contract to have the baby, moderate variability and accelerations are reassuring, but I think I jump to turning off pit as one of my interventions too soon? What gray area scenarios do you all discontinue pitocin?

Hi all. I was a postpartum nurse for 1.5 years, but that didn't help my skills or confidence a whole lot. I've been off l&d orientation for 3 months. I have the worst anxiety coming to work! I'm worried I'll miss something really important! Will ...

I've been reviewing some of the other threads, but wanted updated opinions. My husband and I would like to relocated to the Denver area in July/August. I know the market is a bit saturated especially for new grads. However, I have 1+ year experience ...

I've been reviewing some of the other threads, but wanted updated opinions. My husband and I would like to relocated to the Denver area in July/August. I know the market is a bit saturated especially for new grads. However, I have 1+ year experience ...

Any suggestions for my cover letter? contact info November 4, 2013 Dear "manager's name": My name is name here and I am seeking employment as a Staff RN in Labor and Delivery. I have been employed in the Mother/Baby unit since May 2012 where I have g...

Can anyone tell me how legitimate a license as a Women's Health Practitioner is? Is it difficult to find a job? What type of clinical rotations do you do in school? Are most hospital-based or are most based in primary care? Would it be more reasonabl...

I started working in postpartum a few months ago as a new grad. I'm floored by the volume of pt.'s we have and I am told by nurses who have experience elsewhere that this is not the situation in every facility. We frequently have 10 patients (5 coupl...

Thank you everyone for the tips. There has been a change in the administration at my facility so I'm gonna try to stick it out so I can get that year under my belt.

Javareonta (pronounced Java-ron-tay) - poor kindergartener could not spell his name past Java. Sincere Amir...what else Jimma'rah (pronounced Jimari). La-ah (pronounced La-dash-ah)

I'm considering applying to an L&D position at CRMC. The two year commitment is unappealing though. What are the consequences of breaking the commitment? How are you guys liking your jobs?

I'm hoping to be a CNM too! I'm about to graduate and have been looking for L&D jobs - might have to do Med/Surg too. Good luck!

That timeframe isn't too bad actually. Still I think I'll gamble and start with a CO license and endorse to FL if I have to. I'm finishing my BSN in FL now, graduate in December and hope to apply to UCH residency in February. They only accept like 10...

How long did it take for you to get your original FL license? I'm surprised - only 2 weeks to endorse? I'm really interested in the UCH residency program so I have a strict timeframe - I know it's really competetive, but I at least want the option an...

Hey, did you make it to Colorado? I'm planning on getting my original license via examination in Colorado and hoping I get a job there after I graduate in December. Any tips? It looks like on the application they want you to be a resident already? I ...

I'm planning on applying for L&D jobs when I graduate but realize that it can be difficult to get a job in L&D as a new grad. Is there a particular specialty/unit (besides the obvious postpartum) that would benefit me in terms of getting into...

I thought about applying to larger hospitals that have GYN surgical units. Thanks!

Can I ask what area you are in? Thanks for the encouragement!

Any other areas you can think of? I've heard it's also difficult to get ER and ICU jobs as a new grad which presents me with the same dilemma. Thanks for your input!

Thanks! I'll keep that in mind!

While I can understand being considerate of time and money spent to train you for a job you plan to hold for only a few months, the government and/or corporation running hospitals/medical facilities, etc. may not always put you first. I understand yo...

Thanks! I'm looking for an opportunity for a short-term experience while I'm still in school (6 weeks). I'll potentially be interested in a long-term internship after graduation too!

Hi! I'm almost 2/3 of the way through my Accelerated BSN program! I'm researching potential hospitals where I can do my 6-week internship towards the end of my program. I'd really like an L&D unit in Florida that is supportive of students and ent...