Soon to be CNA, but I want to work w/ kids.

ChristineN, BSN, RN · Jul 26, 2008

Hi I'm I was PCT with kids while I was in school. No, you should not need any additional training, other than what you would get in a pediatric facility orientation. They will teach you everything you need to know about peds specific vital signs, communication, etc. Depending you the type of facility you get a job in (I work in a hospital) they may train you to do tasks such as phlebotomy and EKG's, but this would be included in your on-the-job training.

Good luck, and let me know if you have any more questions. I really enjoy working with kids! :heartbeat

imafostermom · Jul 28, 2008

Our hospital occasionally has CNA positions in pediatrics. I do not know how other hospitals list openings but ours tells the name of the unit where the opening is. In my experiennce, try to work where you plan on being when you are done your education. Getting your foot in the door now will help them get to know you and you will learn a great deal toward your nursing degree. I knew I wanted to work in OB, got a job in med-surg until and OB position came up and worked there until I finished nursing school. They hired me because they knew me, knew my work ethic, and knew I knew the unit. I have been there 15 years and never regretted it.

NurseCubanitaRN2b, BSN, RN · Jul 31, 2008

Hey there! I currently work in a hospital and they do use CNA's in the pedi unit. I don't normally work there but I've been floated down there several times to work there. Although I wouldn't want to stay there regularly, it's a nice floor to float to. There isn't any special training you need to go through in order to work there. It's all about the luck of the card really. Once you get your foot in the door in the hospital, and I'm going to say this with much emphasis "take whatever position you are offered in the hospital" it's your foot in the door, and you never know you might actually like the unit you're in. But what you can do is get your foot in the door and when a pedi position opens up for a CNA apply for it. Don't get discouraged because you feel that you wont get it because you're new yada yada yada just apply, the worst they're going to tell you is no....and you never know, you just might get that yes! GOOD LUCK!