emmajune

Hi all! I recently graduated nursing school and am looking for jobs. I'm feeling torn about whether to go into peds-- on the one hand, I love kids, have lots of childcare experience, and feel like I would do well in peds. The main thing giving me pause is this: I want to start a family in a few years, and I'm afraid that being a PICU nurse and seeing sick kids all day would either: a) make me a super paranoid/nervous parent, since seeing the worst situations might skew your perspective on the likelihood of them happening. Or b) I would get burned out loving/parenting other peoples' kids and wouldn't be able to be as snuggley/lovey with my own. So, PICU/peds nurses who are parents, are these reasonable fears? How has being a peds nurse changed you (for better or worse) as a parent? Thanks!

Thanks so much, I really appreciate you taking the time to respond!

Hi! I recently graduated with my BSN and got licensed.. now it's time to update my resume and start applying for jobs! I don't have any nursing related work experience; my previous jobs include barista, server/waitress, and host. I'm trying to find the right wording to explain those experiences in a way that looks good to potential employers in the nursing field. So far I have... For barista: · Barista of the Quarter (Fall 2015) · Developed strong multi-tasking, teamwork, and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. For host: · Managed restaurant flow, resolved customer concerns, facilitated communication between customers and staff. ....but these seem a little vague and buzzword-y. Any suggestions?

Hi Aimee! I'm wondering if you've had any more insights into where to work in Grand Rapids? I'm in a similar boat-- I'll be moving there this summer and want to find out good places to start looking for work. I'm a new grad with a BSN, no experience working in a hospital. Thanks!