What advice do you have for a new pediatric nurse that wants to leave pediatrics? Should I give it more time or go with my gut and switch?

If you have been in the field for 3-6 months and it's not feeling right, go with your gut. There's nothing worse than being in a nursing field and years later regretting that you never acted on the notion that you wanted to do something different. Peds will be there if you change your mind once you venture out.

Always go with your gut.
There’s 3000 different ways to be a nurse, you don’t owe loyalty to any of them.

This really depends on how long you have been working and if you’re enjoying it. Most people hit a wall around 6 months where they feel like they are really struggling- I always recommend pushing through this as long as you’re finding some enjoyment. It’s gets better!

However if you’re really not enjoying it, switching may be beneficial for you and your patients. There are so many routes in nursing.. maybe you’re not cut for inpatient pediatrics b it would love a clinic, specialty practice, or research. If you’re in a large area be transparent with supervisors and they may be willing to help facilitate shadow experiences in other areas.

The best patient care is provided by those that are fulfilled by their jobs

Go with your gut. You can always go back to pediatrics if you discover that’s what you want to do. There are so many choices for nurses - try some out until you find your home.

My advice as a new pediatric nurse I can not leave paediatrics responsibly, but first I must give the most time to my work and love my work, then I must love children who have problems in life because it is our future, and finally I must always keep a patience.