Peds/Adult Care

[al3x117, RN, EMT-B]

Is there a nursing field that treats both pediatrics and adult patients? More in a general sense rather than a super specialized field of nursing? Is it possible to be a float nurse in general adult care and general pediatric care? Thanks.

[JadedCPN, BSN, RN]

There are some adult hospitals that have a pediatric unit or wing, so it is possible that you could take care of both pediatrics and adult/geriatrics.

[NICUismylife, ADN, BSN, RN]

Emergency dept

[localgirl85]

The main hospital in my town is part peds, part adult because the census for pediatrics is so low that there often times aren't any. Also, an emergency department! I worked in a pediatric ER, but sometimes got adults because of EMTALA, you can't turn patient's away. But a regular ER would see more adults, and occasional peds, so just depended which you liked more. :) Oh, also, surgery centers are usually adult and pediatrics. Good luck finding what you're looking for!