Thinking of applying for Mom/Baby unit...basically as a new grad? Advice?

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Hello wonderful RNs!

I have been an RN at an acute rehab hospital for the past year. I love what I do, but lately, I feel like venturing out. I LOVED my clinical rotation for Peds and L/D in nursing school. I particularly loved the Mom/Baby unit. So my question is, for all of you Mom/Baby nurses (or anyone with similar experience), would it be very difficult for me to transition from a working as a rehab nurse (dealing with a lot of ortho patients s/p surgery, CVA patients, TBIs, deconditioned patients, etc.) to being a mom/baby RN (Which I feel is a totally different world!) I feel like I'd almost be starting as a new grad all over again. But I am totally willing to learn and learn and learn...just was wondering how hard the transition would be.

Any advice would be great! Thank you so much!

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I had no problem transitioning from ICU to Mother baby. Just start applying and see what happens. Get your NRP too, that will help you stand out.

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Hi! If you don't mind my asking, how long did it take for yo to feel comfortable in a Mom/Baby unit? Also, what made you want to transition from ICU to Mom/Baby?

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Specializes in Nurse-Midwife.

Bolster your resume:

NRP

Childbirth Education

Lactation

Labor support

Anything you can do - certification or CEUs or conferences or whatever - to show that you are actively gaining knowledge related to mother-baby care will help your resume.

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Also, consider joining AWHONN and join chapters near you to network with other RNs in the field. Then apply, apply apply. Good luck.

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Hi, Where do you find those classes usually? Are those only for nurses that already have a license?

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Specializes in NICU.

They would love it it you completed a lactation consultant course.

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