[Reina10]

Hello Everyone,

How much do you think a Pediatric Nurse makes in Worcester, Massachusetts? How about the starting salary for graduates? I'm reading all these horror stories about Nursing. Do some of these stories apply to Pediatric Nursing? Is there anyone in here able to provide me with some real, honest stories on being a Pediatric Nurse? Any advice that can be provided is greatly appreciated.

Thank you,
Reina

[ssamnisk]

what do the horror stories refer to? I go to school in boston and loved my pedi rotation. all the nurses on the floor were helpful too and LOVED thier jobs which i have never seen on an adult floor. I know someone who went from childrens to umass medical and was so glad. She really loves it there. New grads in boston make 25-28/hr depending on what hospital you are at and that rate also doesn't include differentials which can boost it up to ~33/h. I am not sure what umass medical in worcester pays new nurses but i do know the cost of living in significantly cheaper than boston. i would be they don't go under 25 though. Hope this helps some.

[Reina10]

Hello ssamnisk,

Thank you so much for your response. You've been very helpful. If you don't mind me asking, which hospital do you work for? Also, is it possible to find a job in a pediatric unit after graduation and after passing the NCLEX or do employers require that one work with adult patients first?

Once again, thank you.
Reina

Originally Posted by ssamnisk

what do the horror stories refer to? I go to school in boston and loved my pedi rotation. all the nurses on the floor were helpful too and LOVED thier jobs which i have never seen on an adult floor. I know someone who went from childrens to umass medical and was so glad. She really loves it there. New grads in boston make 25-28/hr depending on what hospital you are at and that rate also doesn't include differentials which can boost it up to ~33/h. I am not sure what umass medical in worcester pays new nurses but i do know the cost of living in significantly cheaper than boston. i would be they don't go under 25 though. Hope this helps some.

[ssamnisk]

if you ultimately want to be a pedi nurse than that is where you should start. No reason to work w/ adults first. Same goes for NICU. start where you want, they WILL hire you if they like you and feel you have potential. I work in an ER not a pedi floor but i was referring to my pedi rotation at winchester hospital. I wouldn't start there though for pedi i would start at a large teaching hospital. I just feel you would get more learning opportunities that way (ie specialty units).

[Reina10]

Once again, thank you for your advice. You've been very helpful.

Reina

Originally Posted by ssamnisk

if you ultimately want to be a pedi nurse than that is where you should start. No reason to work w/ adults first. Same goes for NICU. start where you want, they WILL hire you if they like you and feel you have potential. I work in an ER not a pedi floor but i was referring to my pedi rotation at winchester hospital. I wouldn't start there though for pedi i would start at a large teaching hospital. I just feel you would get more learning opportunities that way (ie specialty units).