ChristMRN

I am a new grad RN. I started in a new grad L&D program last month. My advice is to research the hospitals in your area that do hire new grads in L&D. Find out what classes they recommend or require, and classes they have their staff attend. I also took NRP, ACLS, CLEC (through UCSD) to help expand on the specialty since nursing school doesn't give you the info you need! The fetal monitoring course helps a lot. Good luck and don't give up!

Got in at Grossmont labor and delivery! Hang in there and don't give up!

Thank you all for your help...I got the job!!!

Congratulations!!! Thank you for motivating so many of us to stick with this!

Thank you for the advice! I will talk about my experience and how it has influenced my nursing philosophy and how I will be able to empathize with my patients. I really appreciate everyone's help. I will let you all know how it goes!!!

Hello! I have an interview coming up for the RN position (in L and D) I've been dreaming about since deciding to become a nurse. I have been reviewing all the "normal" stuff like the organization's mission and values, unit information, behaviorial interview questions that could come up, etc. My reason for wanting to go into L and D is personal, relating to my own L and D experience. How can I talk about this in my interview? I am having such a hard time finding a way to convey my passion for childbirth and the L and D process without bringing up my personal experience. I want to make sure I am staying "interview-ish" while still showing my passion for this specialty. Is this even making sense?? I am very nervous. Can you tell? lol Thank you for any advice tips or suggestions for a nervous new grad!

Good luck everyone! Thinking happy thoughts for you all.

No...I'm too scared of their answer!

Hang in there!! This is such torture! At least we will all know soon.

Was the call from Scripps??

Hoping and praying that today is the day for all of us!!!! Good luck everyone and congrats to those with offers already!

That's great! Good luck!

Congrats Coriander! What unit??

I haven't heard anything! I was really hoping they would call today so we could all know either way! Keeping my fingers (and toes) crossed for everyone!?

I still haven't heard either way...not getting my hopes up at this point. Just channeling my motivation towards finding any RN position.