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Any tips on how to get into a labor and delivery unit as a fresh new grad nurse with no other healthcare experiences in NJ? I’am trying to het my Fetal heart monitoring certification to make me stand out.


April 16th, 2024

Being an experienced Labor and Delivery RN for 32+ years I can tell you that most L&D units require new grads to have a least a year medical/ surgical experience which you will definitely need to succeed. You have to be prepared for whatever comes through the door from the easy straightforward pregnant patients to the critically ill pts. If this is your passion than definitely pursue it, but get the experience under your belt first.