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Different field of nursing...Looking for something new!

Hi there, currently I am a pediatric ICU nurse, but I'm not sure this is the best fit for me. I'm looking for some ideas for different types of nursing! I'm just not sure where I want to end up. Here's what I do know....

I really like working with kids and families

I tend to enjoy my work more when my kids aren't super super sick (sedated, on a vent, life saving measures, etc) and can actually interact with them.

I enjoy being able to talk with the families and make a connection with them.

I'm not entirely set on working in a hospital setting....sometimes I think I'd rather be outside of all the hospital craziness...maybe a pediatric clinic? I just don't want to end up only checking kids into their appointments and getting them set up to see their physician.

I like working both with little kids and adolescents.

I do not think I'm one of those nurses who thrives on the crisis-type moments....at least not at this point in my career....

Just trying to brainstorm! I appreciate all ideas! Thanks :)

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    Public health?

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    Sounds like you'd make a great school nurse!

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    Sounds like an outpatient peds chemo infusion clinic would be right up your alley!

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    How about NICU? Most units have a steady share of babies who are now just learning to feed and grow, so you likely would not get quite as much of the daily onslaught of critical patients that you currently see in PICU.

    Heck, it even meets your criterion of working with little kids (your patients) and adolescents (your patients' parents).

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    I would take a look at pediatric home health since you enjoy the interaction with kids and their families. You would be out of the hospital environment and can build real relationships with your patients and their families. You background would give you excellent assessment skills too.

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    Thank you for the replies! I've actually started looking into school nursing, and pediatric outpatient specialty clinics (hem onc, etc.) and home care! My question is, how much experience would I need? I've been in the ICU for a year (only been a nurse for a year!)

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