chickidee717 replied to sweetsabo's topic in PICU, Pediatric
I always knew I wanted to do children's critical care. So, when I got an offer in a peds cardiac ICU, I was thrilled but terrified. In nursing school, I absolutely hated the heart. How ironic! I...
I am a new grad working in a peds cardiac ICU. I have been there for a few months and am about half way through orientation. Some days, I am confindent and feel accomplished about the care I have...
Hello all, I am a new graduate that landed my dream job in a Peds Cardiac ICU at an amazing hospital. I have experience as a CNA in peds ICU, but I am extremely anxious about starting in the PCICU....
Well, the only one I selected was peds so i'm guessing peds is even harder to get into then the adult tracks. I mean...I honestly don't know what more I could of done. I have a 3.6, worked in peds...
I did not get selected for an interview and am so bummed!! Thought I would at least get an interview. Just out of curiosity...what was every ones GPA and previous work experience,that got selected...
Hello all! I was wanting some advice from all of you about where to start my first job at. I live in the south but I am willing to relocate anywhere. I am wondering if anyone out there knows of any...
So, I don't graduate until May but alot of hospitls are taking applications now. My question is, how far back should I go with my work history. I worked at a fast food type place when I was 16, then...
I was just wondering how all the PICU nurses out there deal with the death of a child? I am a CNA and we recently lost a 3 year old boy. He had abdominal pain and threw up once. He was brought to the...
chickidee717 replied to chickidee717's topic in PICU, Pediatric
Thank you guys so much for helping! I still have a year to graduate but I am planning in advance so its not all one big rush! I am keeping a list so I will be ready when its time to apply. Thanks...
I am currently a nursing student and will graduate in a year. My heart is set on working in the picu. I love it. However, i know that many hospitals dont hire new grads into picu. I am scared that if...
Hello all! I am for sure doing pediatrics when I graduate (a year). I was always drawn to NICU and thought that was what I wanted to do. But, after clinicals I feel in love with the pediatric ICU....