DeleineHolmes

Thanks for responding! I found out earlier today that people only get placed in L&D if they have good grades, because apparently that shows you are more likely to pass NCLEX. I will probably meet with my professor to even see if it is an option for me. If not, I'm thinking NICU.

Hello everyone! I have recently decided that my goal is to become a Labor and Delivery nurse. We are weeks away from submitting our preference for for our preceptorship. My professors have said that they don't usually like to put people in L&D because the narrow range of patients won't prepare us adequately for NCLEX. Is there another area with a broader patient range that could prepare me for NCLEX and becoming a L&D nurse at the same time? I am also interested in NICU and thought that may be a good place to get experience in a similar field. If you are an L&D nurse, where did you precept? I would love to hear any input you may have!

I am currently in nursing school and trying to decide on which track I want to take after graduation. I originally wanted to be a CRNA because I love the OR. I have heard how hard it is go get into CRNA school and how most people don't get in for a few years. Recently I found out about being a Surgical Nurse Practitioner. I am from the south, and to my knowledge, UAB is the only school that has this exact program. Are there any other cities, besides Birmingham where I would have the option to do either of these tracks? Also, what is the average salary for both? I'm just trying to weigh my options, so any information on the pros and cons of either would be greatly appreciated!