Regions that take male new grads into L/D

RN403, BSN, RN · Oct 7, 2015

No matter where you live and want to work, being male will not (or should not) be factored into the facility's employment decision as this is discrimination.

Apply where you please and follow the requirements for the job posted on the job description. Good luck. Look for new grad residencies if you can. A lot of the bigger teaching facilities will often have new graduate programs. You can search for them on websites like Indeed which I found helpful during my search.

Again, good luck!

klone, MSN, RN · Oct 8, 2015

No matter where you live and want to work, being male will not (or should not) be factored into the facility's employment decision as this is discrimination.

Yes, it will. They will just not say it's because he's male.

ICUman, I would suggest Denver - try one of the teaching hospitals - UCH or Denver Health.

Best of luck to you. I would LOVE to have more male nurses in L&D.

ashleyisawesome, BSN, RN · Oct 8, 2015

We have several male nurses on our unit (not sure if they were new grads when hired, but we definitely have a few new grads as well). I am in Eastern PA.

guest769224 · Oct 8, 2015

We have several male nurses on our unit (not sure if they were new grads when hired, but we definitely have a few new grads as well). I am in Eastern PA.

How do patients perceive them typically? Is being male a non-issue? I don't see why it would be if they are competent. Would you mind if I PM'd you for more details?

Klone I'd love to try to Denver area but I forgot to mention I am an ADN grad. I know Denver has a heavy BSN preference.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Oct 8, 2015

Back in 2005, when I was a student completing clinical rotations in an LVN program, there was a male L&D nurse working at West Hills Hospital. It is a smallish community hospital in West Hills, California.

One of my former male coworkers worked in L&D and postpartum at Weatherford Regional Medical Center. It is a community hospital in Weatherford, Texas.

guest769224 · Oct 8, 2015

One of my former male coworkers worked in L&D and postpartum at Weatherford Regional Medical Center. It is a community hospital in Weatherford, Texas.

Do they take ADN grads? I could dig Texas. I know there's no chance of the Cali one.

babyNP., APRN · Oct 9, 2015

ICUman, I would love to hear how you came to choose L&D and what your future plans are :)

guest769224 · Oct 9, 2015

ICUman, I would love to hear how you came to choose L&D and what your future plans are :)

There is something about birth and motherhood that hits me deep. A newborn child is a beautiful creation. I find myself in awe of the female body and its anatomy. And I am gay, so that's saying something.

My career plans are to work in women's services. I've done critical care a long time and know that I'd like a change. Eventual NP school.

I feel like it will be a challenge to get into L/D as a male, but I'm determined. And I do have a NICU job offer, but shooting for L/D if I can.

I also think fetal heart tones are so cool. I'm a nerd. During my L/D clinicals I loved listening to them and interpreting the rhythm.

klone, MSN, RN · Oct 9, 2015

I find myself in awe of the female body and its anatomy. And I am gay, so that's saying something.

Okay, that actually made me snort out loud. :)

Have you thought of nurse-midwifery? Or are you thinking more NNP, longterm?

guest769224 · Oct 9, 2015

Okay, that actually made me snort out loud. :)
Have you thought of nurse-midwifery? Or are you thinking more NNP, longterm?

Locum tenems FNP actually. Maybe NNP if job market looks healthy.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Oct 10, 2015

Do they take ADN grads? I could dig Texas. I know there's no chance of the Cali one.

Yes. Since WRMC is a small community hospital located 30 miles from the big city, they still hire new nurses with ADN degrees.

However, if you're a big city guy, you'll have a 30-mile commute to work. But if you don't mind small-town living, you could live near the hospital or a nearby suburb.