How often do you see New grad hired straight into Peds??

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Hello everyone! I am a nursing student with one more semester to go. YAY! :w00t:I will be done in May. I would love love love to go into Pediatric nursing after graduation. I was wondering if it is possible to be hired into pediatrics as a new grad?? I am crossing my fingers that I get to do my preceptorship at the Children's Hospital. Would this give me an edge when looking for a job in Peds?? How often do you see new grads hired into peds? I appreciate your input, THANKS!!

Erika Ann

I am still in school as well, but before going back to get my RN I had been a MA for many years. I worked in Peds for about 2 years and love it. I have had a child in NICU and know what it is like to be on the other side, I went back to school with that in mind. My goal is to work in the NICU. I love babies and kids, and even when they are ill they are so much happier than adults:)

I watch the local Childrens hospital webpage and they have grad nurse positions all the time. At this time they have 7. It can be done and I too am so excited to get there

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Specializes in Medical/Surgical, L&D, Postpartum.

Hi everyone!!! I just wanted to update you guys!!! Unfortunately, there were no spots available for a peds preceptorship. I will be precepting in adult med-surg. It's okay though, I know will get some great experience. I have not given up on peds though!!! I will still apply to the local Children's Hospital in my area. Wish me luck, and I will keep you updated.

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Specializes in Medical/Surgical, L&D, Postpartum.

HELLO EVERYONE!!! I am just writing to update you all! I really need all of your prayers right now! I just applied to the Children's Hospital in my area and I pray that I get it (or at least an interview)! I want it soooooooo bad, I don't think I would want to work anywhere else. Any advice on the interview process or following up on my application would be appreciated. I love love love pediatrics and this is where my heart is! Thanks guys for "listening"!!

Erika Ann

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, PCVICU and peds oncology.

Brush up on your growth and development, respiratory assessment, drug calculations and interpersonal skills.

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Specializes in PEDS-HEM/ONC.

Just be yourself and tell them why you want to work with kids. If they see your passion you shouldn't have a problem. I went right into pediatric Hem/onc when I graduated. I knew it was the only place I wanted to work and they had a great training program for new grads.

I am now returning to the same position after 16 years away to raise my own girls. I never imagined they would even talk to me let alone hire me. I had one interview and they offered me the position. I feel like a new grad in a way, but I also have the previous 5 years of experience on the floor. I know I have a lot to catch up on, but I am so happy to be going back to my passion.

If you just tell them why you want to work with kids, I don't think you'll have any trouble.

Good luck. Let us know what happens.

Karen

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