Hello Nurses,Im doing research into hospitals around the Baltimore and Pittsburgh area regarding pediatric oncology and job opportunities. I am a recent diploma graduate, currently working as a peds RN in PA and going for my BSN next fall. I want to specialize in pediatric oncology. Of course John's hopkins automatically comes to mind. What are your experiences with working there? Any insight would be beneficial. I am not interested in making the top dollar, more so in research opportunities and experiences. My ultimate goal is to become a Nurse Researcher specializing again in Pediatrics. I have also been looking into Childrens Hospital in Pittsburgh. Any insight into the job culture, pay, and research opportunities here would be great too. Thanks!
pghnurse07 14 Posts Jan 6, 2014 Hi! I work at CHP.I started a year ago. Starting pay for me (BSN graduate) was around 23/hr. I will be honest and say I am not sure they are hiring diploma nurses at this point. As a magnet hospital, they are seeking to staff mostly BSN nurses. It's worth a try however. CHP is a wonderful hospital that is of course involved in a lot of research due to it's affiliation with UPMC.
I<3PedsRN 16 Posts Has 2 years experience. Jan 6, 2014 Hi! I work at CHP.I started a year ago. Starting pay for me (BSN graduate) was around 23/hr. I will be honest and say I am not sure they are hiring diploma nurses at this point. As a magnet hospital, they are seeking to staff mostly BSN nurses. It's worth a try however. CHP is a wonderful hospital that is of course involved in a lot of research due to it's affiliation with UPMC.Hi! Thank you for your feedback. I totally understand them not hiring diploma nurses. I am anxious to start my BSN program in the fall. I only have 6 months experience in nursing currently. I would like to have at least one year before I apply anywhere else. What area pd CHP do you work? What is the nurse to patient ratios? Thanks!
jlshort06 33 Posts Jan 11, 2014 I'm interested in this as well. I have been invited to the Open House and would love the opportunity to work there. Any info you have would be greatly appreciated!
