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Choosing a preceptorship

by alr25 Dec 9, '12 | 1,154 Views | 3 Comments

  1. 0 Hi all,

    I am in the process of choosing my preceptorship for my final semester. I am interested in going into peds. Is it important that my preceptorship is in pediatrics?

    Thanks!
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  3. Visit RNRAC profile page
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    Dec 9, '12 by RNRAC
    Not necessarily (any experience is good experience really) but it will be nice to have a peds preceptorship to gain some good contacts for when you start looking for that first position!
  4. Visit Meriwhen profile page
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    Dec 9, '12 by Meriwhen, ASN, BSN, RN Senior Moderator
    It definitely wouldn't hurt, all for the experience, the resume dressing, and the networking opportunity.

    However, not getting a peds preceptorship isn't necessarily the kiss of death to your dreams, so if you don't end up with peds preceptorship, don't give up hope.
  5. Visit KelRN215 profile page
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    Dec 10, '12 by KelRN215, BSN, RN
    I would certainly try for it but, as the others have said, if you don't get it, it's not the end of the world. I got my first job for the sole reason that my preceptorship was on that floor and my preceptor recommended me to the director and the vast majority of people I know who came to this pediatric hospital as new grads had connections. I did also know other people who transitioned from the adult world into peds though.

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