New Grad in the NICU?

Specialties Pediatric

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Hello all!!

I graduated in May and just passed boards in August. My family and I moved right after I graduated so any ties I had to hospitals are Birmingham based and we now live in Foley, AL. I am wondering how hard it is to get an interview with a NICU as a new grad. NICU is ultimately where I want to work regardless of how long it takes. Currently, I am working on my BSN and plan to pursue my Masters/Doctorate for Neonatal NP. I found a hospital around here that has many pediatric openings but they are now saying they want 2-3 yrs experience even for the floors. So, I'm getting a little discouraged. Given what I want to do, should I start in peds or do adult until I can get a peds interview? Thanks for your input!!

Specializes in PICU, NICU, Pediatrics.

All depends on the hospital, I was extremely fortunate enough to get a NICU job before I graduated, did my preceptorship and LOVED IT! Truly the best kind of nursing! I mean these hands, you mean Gods hands, ya these! :coollook:

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