[CupCaKe RN]

Hi everyone ... I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm a new grad RN, BSN and just got a job at a great children's hospital in my area. I just started on a med/surg floor with infants thru about 6 years. The orientation is great so far and I'm very excited but nervous to start on the floor! I know I've got sooooo much to learn and was wondering if anyone can offer some advice for a new grad nurse starting in peds! Thanks in advance.

[HRM672]

Congratulations! I hope you love it.

My piece of advice is don't be afraid to listen to the parents. If they question something, stop and check it out. Often the parents, particularly of chronically ill kids, are very knowledgeable about their child's history and care.

Good luck!!

[shinyblackcar]

Congrats!! I am graduating with my BSN next month and am hoping to get a job in pediatrics too!

[CupCaKe RN]

Thanks! I'm very excited. We start on the floor next week

[ChristineN]

Congratulations. I'm a new grad also starting in peds. I start orientation next week!

[kinajp]

Congrats!!! My advice is to ask LOTS and LOTS of questions! You will do great!

[NurseLay]

Congrats! I start Monday 7/28 on PICU and I am nervous yet excited!!!! I wish I could go straight to the floor just to take a little peak at the kiddos! I can't wait to start making a difference in someone else's life!

[shinyblackcar]

Originally Posted by NurseLay

Congrats! I start Monday 7/28 on PICU and I am nervous yet excited!!!! I wish I could go straight to the floor just to take a little peak at the kiddos! I can't wait to start making a difference in someone else's life!

Ahh I am so jealous! I can't wait to have a job (I'm currently searching!).
Good luck!

[NurseLay]

Originally Posted by shinyblackcar

Ahh I am so jealous! I can't wait to have a job (I'm currently searching!).
Good luck!

Thanks! I'll let you know how it goes. You will find one! How is the job market in your area? What unit are you interested in?

[shinyblackcar]

Originally Posted by NurseLay

Thanks! I'll let you know how it goes. You will find one! How is the job market in your area? What unit are you interested in?

Thanks! I hope so! It's supposedly really good, I'm looking in NJ and NYC. It's hard when you don't have your license yet though. I graduate in 4 weeks -- I can't wait! I am interested in PICU, NICU, or L&D.