What did you do...

[SnowboardRN]

What nursing field did you work in before working in L&D (or postpartum)?

[klone, MSN, RN]

Nothing, I came into OB/L&D as a new grad

[itsnowornever, BSN, RN]

Same here. If you want l&d just apply to every open position they have unless it asks for 3-5 years of experience.

[kayemmejayRN]

I am a new grad as well. I used to work in health education and HIV prevention.

[melmarie23, MSN, RN]

med/surg and acute rehab for 8mo...was a per diem float between the two units.

[cayenne06, MSN, CNM]

Yes, I started in OB (with a brief stint in home health). I actually worked in OB before I was a nurse- I was a birth assistant and childbirth educator, then a Certified Professional Midwife and Florida Licensed Midwife (CPM, LM), then went back to school for my BSN, and am now completing my MSN on my way to becoming a CNM!

[M/B-RN]

Was hired as a new grad to work postpartum.

[LibraSunCNM, BSN, MSN, CNM]

I did 2 years of med/surg before transferring to Mother/Baby and it helped me tremendously.

[bagladyrn, RN]

Med-Surg and Inpatient Psych.

[Alikatz]

Got hired into L&D as a new grad.

[kirsnikity]

I was hired as a new grad into L&D. I also worked for 11 months before graduation as an extern in an LDRP unit.

[lovemyjoblandd]

Med-Surg for a year before transferring to a LDRP. Really helped with time management and basic nursing skills. Hated it but glad I got the experience.