Why is it so hard to get a nursing job in Labor and Delivery?
Asked by cmz
I really wanna work in labor and delivery as an RN but it seems almost impossible to get that position. Everyone who is in it has been doing it for ten years plus and other nurses i've spoken to have been trying to get into that department for a long time and still can't. My ultimate goal is to be a Nurse Midwife so i need the L&D experience but how can i qualify to work in that dept?

Best Answer:
I think its difficult because there are a lot of people who want it. And because you really need to know your stuff to be working with babies. Unfortunatly I really want to be a L/D nurse too and I didnt know that it was super hard to get into. Well keep trying!

Nurses love their jobs in L&D and there is very low turnover. You're right, it's hard to get in. Persistence is your best friend. Find out the names of the nurse manager in L&D units at the local hospitals and start contacting them directly, don't just fill out online applications and expect to get results. You really have to be assertive and keep letting these people responsible for hiring know that you really want to work for them. Eventually they will get tired of hearing your name and you'll get an interview. Keep at it and follow your dream!
Answered by Jill