Hi, I am a nursing student. My goal specialty is L&D. I thought I wouldn’t have any issues getting a job after I graduate. But after reading here I am so scared I won’t be able to find a job. How hard has it been for recent grads to get a job?

Sorry, premature send! Depends so much on your region. Don’t let people on the internet scare you. I couldn’t get a first job in L/D even as a lactation consultant; worked in mother baby and then transferred to L/D after a couple years. Now I work in surgery. A first job doesn’t have to be a forever job! If you can’t get L/D right away think of it as a three year plan.

You’ll be fine! Don’t stress about that stuff right now. Focus on finishing school and passing boards!! Lol. I’m a travel L&D nurse now (staff for 7 years) and I was told throughout nursing school I would never be able to go straight into my speciality. I knew the day I started school that L&D was goal. After I passed boards, my first interview was L&D and was offered the position the following day!! There is so much turnover in nursing rn as a whole, you shouldn’t have a problem. Many think L&D is “gravy” but it’s not. It’s blood, sweat and tears (some days). So, they work for 6 months to a year and leave, so rest assured you’ll find your dream job! Just keep studying!!!

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