Is it harder for new nurses to get a job in Labor and Delivery? 10 points?

Hi I am a senior in high school and I would like to be a labor and delivery nurse. I am just wondering would it be hard to find a job in that position when you are a new grad? Please and thank you for those who answered
Is it harder for new nurses to get a job in Labor and Delivery? 10 points?
When you are a new grad from nursing school, yes, it is harder to get a job in L%26amp;D. Not impossible, but definitely harder. They prefer that you have at least six months to a year of experience working in a regular hospital medical / surgical unit to build a firm foundation of nursing skills which will serve you well in just about any area, including L%26amp;D. L%26amp;D can be a very fast-paced environment where things can turn critical without notice, and you need to have a good knowledge of how things work, be quick on your feet with decision making, be good at performing assessments, etc.





I would strongly recommend trying to get a summer nursing internship, which is usually offered to nursing students the summer before their final year in school. See if you can get into an OB setting, this would be valuable experience which could get your foot in the door and could get you hired right away as a new graduate. But internships are hard to get. . . be a great student, keep your grades up, be a leader and do volunteer work and get involved with clubs and organizations at your school which demonstrate that you are a leader, a star.





Good luck!
Reply:Well one thing you could do would be to go to your local school counselor and ask them or to your local hospital and ask them.





I know a nurse who is called a traveling nurse, she goes to where the need is rather then looking for it on her own. Hospitals ask for her. This might be an idea for you, gets you out of the house at least...