FLRN_0713

Hello! So I just got accepted into a new grad residency program, and I was hired for a PCU floor. My eventual goal is to work NICU, but I obviously know I need some serious training/experience before working with that population. The program also ha...

I started in a MBU and after a year, finally secured myself a job at a NICU. Does your unit have a newborn nursery? I was able to work my way into the newborn nursery and was crosstrained to being the L/D baby nurse. I would look for RN hiring event...

Another question that I mentioned in the post above but I'm sure it is buried in text (I hate the time wait on posts for this site!), would getting some kind of home health position with pediatric patients after I get a year or so experience under my...

Thank you, that is great advice. I am thinking after I get some RN experience under my belt, to look at some home health opportunities with pediatric patients. Does that seem like a decent idea? Thank you, I really appreciate your input. I don't mi...

Wow, thank you so much for that! I have been having a lot of second thoughts and worries about PCU and reading that was really, really reassuring. I think I was/am just getting cold feet. I will definitely take your advice and stay, preferably for th...

I'm really hoping I will enjoy it, and I realize my nursing school experience wasn't the same thing as being the actual nurse. I'm doing my best to keep an open mind. I just love working with kids and babies so much. What is your favorite thing about...

Yeah, I don't think it would be worth the risk of making myself ineligible for hire - I didn't even think of that so I'm grateful someone mentioned that. I just hope that I can break into something with babies after working this unit. I imagine pedia...

I will have to look back and read through the contract more closely - I like the idea of staying PRN to avoid leaving on poor terms. Thank you for your input. I got this job very suddenly (interviewed on a Friday and offered the position an hour late...

There is a hospital that does peds nearby (including L&D and NICU), but it's with a different hospital system. I applied but never got any interviews. I'm in the StaRN program with HCA, and I signed a contract to stay with this floor (the PCU) fo...

Thank you for your opinion. I am leaning towards staying PCU, I am just a bit worried about getting stuck in adult nursing and being unable to make that transition.