Peds after graduation

Jan 29, 2009 10:18 AM

by worrywart

As a new grad is it better to start out on an adult med/surg or a peds hospital if you know you want to work with peds someday. I have been told a lot of different things. Mainly to start out on an adult med/surg floor so you get a broad range of things. On the other hand i've heard not to waste your time on adults if you want to work with peds. I'm confused..what is the best advice?

pedirn1 · Jan 30, 2009, 10:11 PM

Re: Peds after graduation

I say go for for peds if you know that is what you want to do. I graduated last May and always knew I wanted to do peds as well. I accepted a job at a childrens hospital and work on a medical floor. I still am able to gain general skills and work with children. I think that when working a job with a high burn out ratio, their is no reason to start in an area you are not passionate about.

JunebugRN28 · Feb 01, 2009, 06:09 PM

Re: Peds after graduation

I agree! If peds is where you see yourself, go for it! I knew I wanted to do peds, but started in adults (have worked on a gen med floor for about a year). I have spent most of the year looking forward to starting in peds! and I cannot wait to do so. Although I don't regret starting with adults, and have learned a lot, part of me wishes I had started in peds as a new grad. I will be starting on a peds floor in a couple of weeks, and am soo excited, but also nervous and know it will be somewhat like starting over. Good luck!

lovespeds · Feb 23, 2009, 08:21 PM

Re: Peds after graduation

pedirn1,

I saw that Cook Children's offered you a job last year in an earlier posting. It is my dream to work there; would you mind telling me what your gpa was? I am currently still in nursing school. Thanks

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Peds after graduation

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