I have only worked with adults for 12 years but feel strongly that I need to follow my heart and work with newborns. I am having a hard time finding a position in either NICU or newborn nursery. I would even take mother/baby couplet on a postpartum floor. I see some listings that require experience in that specialty. I am going to apply. How often do you have new hires without experience? I've got to get it somewhere! 0 Likes
vickybabymama Specializes in Cardiac Step-Down, Family Medicine. Has 2 years experience. May 6, 2011 I wonder if actually being a mother counts as experience!? 0 Likes
NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN Specializes in LTC. Has 6 years experience. May 6, 2011 OP go for it. I'm sorry but I'm an extreme optimistic person. I tend to always defy the odds and I feel as though many others too. Just sell yourself and I'm sure you will get what your heart desires. Good luck ! 0 Likes
lawandaluxnurse May 6, 2011 I agree with above poster, try it, keep applying, something will come along! You have nothing to lose by trying! GOOD LUCK!! 0 Likes
NurseNathalie May 6, 2011 Have you ever read "The Secret" book?Try it and you´ll get you dream job! 0 Likes
southernbelle08 Specializes in Oncology, Med-Surg, Nursery. Has 8 years experience. May 16, 2011 I worked with adults for almost 2 years before switching to Newborn Nursery and while you do have to change your way of thinking, it can be done!! I wouldn't let it stop me from applying for the job. There are plenty of resources to teach you and hopefully you'd have co-workers willing to explain and listen to any questions you might have. Good luck!! 0 Likes
