Peds ER to Adult ER

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I have been working in a Pediatric ER for the last three years and have loved every minute of it. I am getting an itch to try the adult world and eventually want to teach, so I am thinking adults could be a great experience. Any advice for what to expect or how to best prepare myself? Thanks :)

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Specializes in ER.

Learn how to spell chlamydia and syphilis. I'm triaging today, and found a huge hole in my knowledge.

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Specializes in Emergency Dept. Trauma. Pediatrics.

Far more tantrums, far more demanding, picture a lot of the parents of your kids, but now as your patients. :sarcastic: :p

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Specializes in Med-Tele; ED; ICU.

You're much more likely to get hit, bit, spit, and fits with the grups than with the pups.

And remember, a 20 ga doesn't count as a large bore with the big 'uns

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Specializes in Med-Tele; ED; ICU.

I've never met a soul who switched from peds to adults unless they were changing hospitals; everybody looks to go the other direction.

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