I am seeking advice for new BSN graduates getting a RN position in pediatrics. I have tried the resident program route, which did not work out. I would love to hear additional advice from other nurses. Thank you in advance!
When I graduated from nursing school in 1989, I got a job at University of Chicago Children's Hospital on their pediatric floor and have worked pediatrics for 32 years now. Look for a job at a Children's Hospital. After a year you can be a travel nurse in Pediatrics. I was a travel nurse too and loved it.
Have you tried teaching hospitals? I was able to go into my chosen field right out of nursing school, as were my classmates, by selecting large teaching hospitals. We take on many new grads into their 1st choice of practice.
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Make sure you have your own malpractice insurance! It's not enough to "be covered under the hospital coverage" Ped's is one of the most litigious specialties.
You say your resident program did not work out. Did you start it or was it not feasible? A lot of pediatric positions do require a year or two of med surg first or a residency program.
I worked in a small pediatric practice for my first registered nurse position. Recommendation is to work in a doctor’s office or private office.
Have you called the manager of the facilities you are looking at working with? You can try to find them on LinkedIn as well. I really feel connecting with the manager is the best route or applying for a different job at the facility and taking with a recruiter that way. This is the time where if you are looking for a specific job, you should be able to find one as there is such a huge nursing shortage. Sometimes it’s just finding the creative route to connect with people.
Try home health Pediatrics vists: that's tart to get hands on experience in Pediatrics if hospital RN staff is not possible. Also take PNCB PEDIATRICS RN certification: that's a plus to your resume. To get enrolled to Peds NP program: you need 800hrs hospitals & outpatient Pediatrics experiences...
If you have already completed a residency I would suggest L&D/ PP med/surg for a year. Get experience and take certification for ped nurse. Later you can go in Advance Practice
