New Grad Peds RN!

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Specializes in Pediatrics: Infants/Toddlers/NICU.

Hi everyone ... I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm a new grad RN, BSN and just got a job at a great children's hospital in my area. I just started on a med/surg floor with infants thru about 6 years. The orientation is great so far and I'm very excited but nervous to start on the floor! I know I've got sooooo much to learn and was wondering if anyone can offer some advice for a new grad nurse starting in peds! Thanks in advance.

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Specializes in peds cardiac, peds ER.

Congratulations! I hope you love it.

My piece of advice is don't be afraid to listen to the parents. If they question something, stop and check it out. Often the parents, particularly of chronically ill kids, are very knowledgeable about their child's history and care.

Good luck!!

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Specializes in pediatrics, oncology.

Congrats!! I am graduating with my BSN next month and am hoping to get a job in pediatrics too!

:heartbeat

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Specializes in Pediatrics: Infants/Toddlers/NICU.

Thanks! I'm very excited. We start on the floor next week :)

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Specializes in Pediatric/Adolescent, Med-Surg.

Congratulations. I'm a new grad also starting in peds. I start orientation next week!

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Specializes in Gen Peds, PICU/Stepdown, School Nursing.

Congrats!!! My advice is to ask LOTS and LOTS of questions! You will do great!

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Specializes in Pediatric critical care.

Congrats! I start Monday 7/28 on PICU and I am nervous yet excited!!!! I wish I could go straight to the floor just to take a little peak at the kiddos! I can't wait to start making a difference in someone else's life!

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Specializes in pediatrics, oncology.
Congrats! I start Monday 7/28 on PICU and I am nervous yet excited!!!! I wish I could go straight to the floor just to take a little peak at the kiddos! I can't wait to start making a difference in someone else's life!

Ahh I am so jealous! I can't wait to have a job (I'm currently searching!).

Good luck!

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Specializes in Pediatric critical care.
Ahh I am so jealous! I can't wait to have a job (I'm currently searching!).

Good luck!

Thanks! I'll let you know how it goes. You will find one! How is the job market in your area? What unit are you interested in?

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Specializes in pediatrics, oncology.
Thanks! I'll let you know how it goes. You will find one! How is the job market in your area? What unit are you interested in?

Thanks! I hope so! It's supposedly really good, I'm looking in NJ and NYC. It's hard when you don't have your license yet though. I graduate in 4 weeks -- I can't wait! I am interested in PICU, NICU, or L&D.

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Specializes in Pediatric critical care.
Thanks! I hope so! It's supposedly really good, I'm looking in NJ and NYC. It's hard when you don't have your license yet though. I graduate in 4 weeks -- I can't wait! I am interested in PICU, NICU, or L&D.

That's good! Since you graduate in a month, I'll have a month on ya so I'll let you know how my peds experience is going so far. Keep in contact about boards and stuff. When you go on your interviews just make sure you sell yourself!

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