First job, and its in Peds!

78 Posts

Specializes in Pediatrics.

I had my PCT 10 years ago...got out of the workforce to raise my kids. Now I am back in nursing school and wanted to get back into a hospital. Had my first interview (in 10 years), and then a 2nd interview for a specific job on the Peds unit at the only Magnet hospital in this area of the state/surrounding states. They called today and offered me the job!

I am so surprised! I havent had my certification in 8 years (it lapsed) but found out they dont care if you have it or not. They just want you to have experience (I only have 3 months worth, from 10 years ago, which is less then they usually look for)...I still am in shock they hired me. They also have a program that will pay for over half of my BSN.

Eeeek!

Anyone else here work on a Peds floor? This unit is small, the main Childrens hospital in town gets most of the peds cases...so this unit also takes adult surgical, and has a small PICU attached that I will be helping in, so it will be a really well rounded experience. I am so nervous but so excited at the same time!

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duskyjewel

1,335 Posts

Specializes in hospice.

Sep 17, 2014

Wow.....nice job landing that. I only occasionally work peds inpatient hospice and respite so I don't really have much to offer by way of advice, but congratulations. :)