Labor & Delivery nurse residency programs.
Labor & delivery residencies prepare nurses for intrapartum care — fetal monitoring, supporting the birthing process, and responding to obstetric emergencies. Programs blend maternal-newborn didactics with a carefully precepted clinical progression.
Common questions about Labor & Delivery residencies
How many Labor & Delivery nurse residency programs are there?
Our directory lists 21 Labor & Delivery nurse residency programs across 11 states and regions, 5 of them accredited.
Are Labor & Delivery nurse residencies open to new graduates?
Most Labor & Delivery residencies are designed as a transition-to-practice program for new-graduate RNs, though some target experienced nurses moving into the specialty. Check each program's page for eligibility.
What accreditation should I look for in a Labor & Delivery residency?
The most recognized U.S. accreditation is ANCC PTAP (Practice Transition Accreditation Program); some programs hold Vizient/AACN or CCNE recognition. Accreditation is a signal of a structured, quality residency.