Pediatrics Refresher??

becembrie · Jul 23, 2008

The Children's hospital I am going to be working at has residency program for nurses that have experience in other areas, but are now wanting to work with peds. I would call around to some local hospitals and see if they have anything similar. I think your best bet would be a Children's hospital. Do you have one in the area?

Good Luck

ChristineN, BSN, RN · Jul 24, 2008

I know the Children's hospital I work at has a rigorous 3 month orientation, so they assume when hiring you that most of their GN/RN's have no experience with kids. I'm going to say that any hospital with a good pediatric orientation would be great.

kinajp · Jul 24, 2008

Most hospitals will have an extensive orientation b/c they know that peds is a whole different world. The peds hospital I work at does 10weeks...and many of new grads feel comfortable once out of orientation. They still tend to ask alot of questions, but didn't we all?

dianabay · Jul 31, 2008

Thanks for the advice, everyone; And for taking the time to respond!

firecoins · Jul 31, 2008

This class is designed for EMS but it may go over stuff you need to know. Its called PALS. Pediatric Advanced Life Support. I don't know if it helps much but its a nice refresher of info on treating pediatrics.

dianabay · Jul 31, 2008

Thanks; that's a good idea. Any pediatric unit would probably like you to have PALS.

Pediatric Critical Care Columnist · Aug 1, 2008

This class is designed for EMS but it may go over stuff you need to know. Its called PALS. Pediatric Advanced Life Support.

Well no, not really. PALS is meant for anyone who might potentially care for a critically ill child. Most PICUs, pediatric and general emergency departments, ORs, PACUs and even sedation dentistry practices want PALS. There's a lot about peds nursing that it doesn't cover.