[Schmoo1022]

I was wondering if anyone works or has worked in a Long Term care center for Peds? I seen a position that sound interesting to me, but I am quite nervous about going for LTC (Geriatrics) to Peds.

Thanks!

[suzanne4]

Any child that is in long-term care has multiple problems, and usually are vented, with PEG tube, need frequent suctioning, etc. Along with seizures, and possibly other issues, or they would be cared for at home.

If you do not have training with children, not a good place to start. Kids are not small adults, but have a completely different set of needs and wants.

Think of it this way, would you be comfortable caring for a child like this at home? Do you have the experience in doing so?

[Schmoo1022]

Originally Posted by suzanne4

Any child that is in long-term care has multiple problems, and usually are vented, with PEG tube, need frequent suctioning, etc. Along with seizures, and possibly other issues, or they would be cared for at home.

If you do not have training with children, not a good place to start. Kids are not small adults, but have a completely different set of needs and wants.

Think of it this way, would you be comfortable caring for a child like this at home? Do you have the experience in doing so?

Thank you,
I appreciate the honesty. I realize they are not mini adults, I remember coming to that realization awful quick on the Pedi unit during clinical! I know many Pedi units hire new grads, but would they take a nurse with no acute care experience??

Thanks again!

[navynurse06]

Yes some peds units hire nurses without acute care experiences. I didn't have any acute care experiences as an RN, but I'm active duty military and that's a little different. But we do hire non-navy nurses at my hositpal without prior expereinces. I think it depends on the hospital.