Med surg or Maternity(L&D,NICU) if I want Peds in the future??

[amystudentRN]

I really want to get into peds nursing in the future. Now would be great however I applied and didnt get any interviews. There isnt a childrens hospital in my area. THere is one w a childrens "floor" but peds is hard to get into, thats what I hear anyway. So, I am just trying to take the position that would benefit my future goal of becoming a peds nurse.

Which do u all think is better? I have both options, hopefully.. I will see, but the interviews seemed to go well. so I want to be prepared which I will choose, if able to! Thanks for your opinions!! New RN-Amy

[MACTrain]

Take the NICU/L&D position if offered. The Med Surg will get you stuck into the adult field. It can be very hard to switch from adult to peds, but the transition from NICU/L&D is favorable.

[amystudentRN]

That is what I thought but wasnt sure because med surg offered variety and more IVs, drips, procedures.. I would prefer maternity I think anyway. Thanks for the advice! Still waiting to see what they decide tho.

[ro2878, ADN, BSN]

You will start an IV on every L&D patient anyway - go with the L&D/NICU position.

Good luck!!

[amystudentRN]

I have to do mother/baby for 6 months, then move to L&D. But I am excited to be getting interviews! I will add that I live in Indiana..the pay is about 20-22 an hr, some say not much, but for me..a previous CNA.. its great. Cant wait to start working!