Regions that take male new grads into L/D

[guest769224]

Does anyone know of any hospitals that will take a male new grad RN into L/D?

L/D is the specialty I've decided I want to specialize in. I am 24 years old and willing to move anywhere in the U.S., if guided to areas that are new graduate friendly. I will be done in December.

Any recommendations?

Thanks

[cayenne06, MSN, CNM]

I worked briefly with a CNM who was male (I HATE the term "male nurse" or "male midwife") but have never worked with an RN in LDRP who was a guy. I agree that there IS a hiring bias. Men also seem less likely to choose that specialty but that may be simply because of the female dominated nature of the field.

I really and truly do not think most women would even think twice about their LDRP nurse being a man, after the first few minutes where you establish yourself as caring and compassionate.

eta- this is mostly unrelated but the depressing reality is that women's health care issues are given more weight when men are invested in it themselves, and for that reason (among many)I think more men in women's health is a decidedly good thing.

[NurseMom2014]

I know a male LDRP nurse that was hired as a new grad and I was told that my hospital used to have a male midwife. I don't think it's a regional thing and it shouldn't be used in the decision making process whether the nurse is male or female. No it's not common for men to gravitate toward that area of nursing but why not? There are male OBGYN's. Why not a male LDRP nurse?

[iPink, BSN, RN]

OP, have you tried applying to the L&D units at the hospitals in your area or surrounding towns? See what the response have been before venturing out of state unless you desperately want a change in scenery. When I worked in critical care I enjoyed working with my male coworkers and miss that now that I'm in a female dominated specialty/hospital.

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[guest769224]

OP, have you tried applying to the L&D units at the hospitals in your area or surrounding towns?

Today I applied to a L/D float pool position for new grads locally, but as they are competitive that is one reason I created this thread

[ljm9304]

I'm a male in L&D/MB. It is almost never an issue. I only say almost because I've heard of a couple patients decline care from a friend of mine, but it hasn't happened to me. Surely there are hospitals that won't hire a man, but I haven't personally experienced discrimination. Other employees are the ones who will give you the most grief and/or looks in the hallway. Ignore them, be better than them, and provide excellent care to your patients - then move onto your future plans, while their poor attitudes anchor them to mediocrity.

L&D is a blast. It is a mix of the ICU and ED...depending on where you work. If I had to put money on it, I'd wager that academic centers are more friendly towards men.

[guest769224]

I'm a male in L&D/MB. It is almost never an issue.

Thanks so much for your insight, it's definitely encouraging. Glad you've had successful experiences, proves it can be done.

[ljm9304]

Thanks so much for your insight, it's definitely encouraging. Glad you've had successful experiences, proves it can be done.

No prob. Just do it, bro.

[ArgentumRN]

Our hospital just hired a male RN. They offered several New Grad training programs for L&D and he is part of that new wave of nurses. Good luck. L&D is a great place to work.

[ArgentumRN]

BTW I am a male nurse as well and to everyone I am just a nurse, not a male nurse. Love L&D and I agree with the previous post that L&D is a mix of ICU and ER at time. You will love it. message me and we can get in contact if you want.