[nursingstudent1]

Hello, I am new to this forum - but have a couple questions that can maybe be answered. I am a LVN currently working in an ER and will be graduating in May with my RN (once I pass boards!!!) I have ALWAYS wanted to do pedi hem/onc nursing but don't really know if there is any special training that has to be done before one is able to be hired. I have worked as a LVN in a ER for about a year, while I have been finishing my last year of nursing school. We do see pedi patients but mostly adults. I really want to go into pedi onc nursing, but just don't know where to start other than going to a peds hospital and applying. Does anyone have any suggestions/comments on this matter.
After reading some of the posts I realize just how special you all are and what a wonderful impact you are making on these precious childrens and their families.
Thank you for any info that is given.

[bergren]

Many of my BSN students have sought and been given job offers right out of school in Peds heme onc in very prestigious urban hospitals.
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Go for it ~!!!! Make sure they have a long orientation.

You might be able to also do a post graduate internship whicl waiting for boards at National Insititutes of Health, or another peds heme onc setting.