What are the chances of getting into L&D?

[*Bethany*]

My goal is to be a CNM..but I'm wondering what are the chances of working in the department I want (L&D)? I'm very new to this board and I really don't know how any of this nursing stuff works. When you're a new nurse, do you have a choice in what department you work in (assuming you work in a hospital). The only reason I want to do nursing is to end up some day as a CNM, so I'd really only like to work in departments that would be pertinent to this goal. Such as L&D or mom/baby care.

[Imafloat, BSN, RN]

Where I live some of my classmates were able to do a L&D internship. Everyone who got the L&D jobs did their senior practicum there. One girl is working mother baby, during her interview she made it clear to the nurse manager that her goal was L&D. I believe it can be done. Best of luck to you.