What to do?

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I too spent a year+ on med/surg. knowing all I wanted was OB. My suggestion, if you haven't already done it, get ACLS, NRP and maybe look into taking a basic fetal monitoring course. Also you could join AWHONN- all these things show your self motivated and know where you want to end up. I have finally moved to OB and I love it! Hang in there and good luck!

Thanks, I'm hoping for no more than a year of this also! I did join AWHONN recently so would I be able to take an NRP or EFM class through them?

I am in a very similar situation. I am SO TIRED of searching for OB jobs, SO TIRED of applying, SO TIRED of not even getting an interview. Then, the one interview I did have did not land me the job. I am getting so hopeless. I just did the NRP course and have ACLS. I tried to purchase the intro to fetal monitoring course through AWHONN (member of that, too) and can't take it because I have a MAC and it is only compatible with PC.

Just wanted to say that I feel your pain. Unfortunately, I can't offer any suggestions because nothing is working for me. I feel so unwanted! And I also HATE my current job. Strong word, but true.

Best of luck to you. Sorry to be a downer.

I feel your pain. What area are you currently working in? I am in a similar situation where I actually am working postpartum. I love it! I however dont love the state i moved to to take the job. I'm way to homesick. Is moving an option for you? You may do better with it than i did. If moving is an option send me a PM and i'll let you know of an area that really needs nurses and does have an ob opening.

what2donow- no problem,just glad to know someone out there understands! I dont think it would be so bad if my current job wasn't so terrible!

jennifers-I'm in cardiac/vascular,cardiac isnt so bad,but vascular,yuck! I guess its just the way we get treated by patients,awful! I have been looking out of state recently, I'll PM you!

I applied today to be a NICU cuddler volunteer, I'm excited about that, but there is a waiting list. I think I'm just going to emerge myself into reading and learning everything and anything about the field. I was looking through the sticky about OB books and think I'll pick up some of those. Then I'll really be prepared if I get a call!

If you want to get into OB badly enough (and are in a position to relocate) consider applying in and moving to a medically underserved area where they will be more willing to train you.

I did that back in the '80's by moving from the Balto/Wash area to the middle of the Navajo Reservation in AZ.

It was a shock in many ways (some quite humorous in retrospect) but well worth the time spent and unlike some who can't adjust to the new area, I fell in love with the desert and can't stay away!

At any rate, if you can commit yourself in your mind to staying 1-2 years you can get trained and have the experience under your belt to go to an area you prefer.

Don't give up. It can happen, I just got my official offer a week ago in OB.

Congrats!

Never give up. Keep telling everyone your goals and keep your ear to the ground. Volunteerism is often a route that opens doors for you. People get to k now you and see your willingness to do anything you can to achieve your goals.

I wish all new grads the best and hope each of you realizes your goals and dreams. Hang in there. We need you.

Thanks, its positive reinforcement that keeps me going!

I agree with SmilingBluEyes. Don't give up on your dream. This current economy will change, and OB departments will again start being willing to train L&D nurses.