By Topic: Pediatrics

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What is the best way to transition from med/surge telemetry to NICU? I really want to have a new specialty!

Last answered 1 day ago 20 answers

Peds nurses - What is your best resource for pediatric doses for medications?

Last answered 7 days ago 2 answers

Should I go somewhere else? I haven’t even been working as a nurse for a year, but I feel so stressed and my anxiety is thought the roof, there’s what feels like micromanaging and I’m so unhappy even though this was supposed to be my dream unit.

Last answered 10 days ago 316 answers

Does anyone have experience becoming an Independent Private duty nurse with Texas Medicaid? I work through an agency right now and was wondering if it’s better to go through the state directly.

Last answered about 1 month ago 1 answer

How long to pediatric nurses go to school for?

Last answered about 1 month ago 5 answers

Do you think it is possible for me to start in the NICU or even pediatrics as a new grad nurse? I had my elective clinical in the NICU for two months... What do I need to do to get noticed?

Last answered about 1 month ago 4 answers

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?

Last answered about 2 months ago 5 answers

Best pediatric hospitals to work at in CA, CO, or NC? Inpatient acute care, preferably gen med/surg.

Last answered 2 months ago 12 answers

How do you handle hostile parents on the pediatric floor?

Last answered 3 months ago 1 answer

I’ve been applying for Pediatric nurse jobs for more than a week already here in Minneapolis. How long is the application waiting period been in your experience?

Last answered 3 months ago 2 answers

What is the most effective approach to remove a potential abuser from a pediatric room?

Last answered 3 months ago 1 answer

What are the most common Pediatric clinic complaints? I would like to prepare for clinical sessions. Thank you.

Last answered 3 months ago 2 answers

I have been working on a medical/surgical telemetry unit for almost 1 year. My long-time passion has been to work as a NICU nurse. Any tips/advice on how to get there?

Last answered 3 months ago 2 answers

What is the starting pay for pediatric RNs in FL?

Last answered 3 months ago 1 answer

How do you reassure parents of pediatric patients who question everything you do thanks to Dr.Google?

Last answered 4 months ago 1 answer

How do I get hired as a new grad for a pediatric or OB unit (e.g., mother/baby, NICU, pediatric med-surg) without completing a residency program when most require 1-2 years experience?

Last answered 4 months ago 1 answer

For those who specialize in pediatrics - did you choose it because you love children or just because you prefer it to other areas?

Last answered 4 months ago 3 answers

I'm a new nurse that has been working on medsurg unit for the last 9 months. Mostly with geriatrics. I have been thinking about switching to pediatric nursing, any advice on how to adjust to the different units?

Last answered 4 months ago 2 answers

What are the challenges of being a pediatric nurse?

Last answered 4 months ago 2 answers

How to get a Peds job in Queens/Long island, NY with no previous peds jobs? Moving from a level 1 trauma center with 1.5 years adult med surg

Last answered 4 months ago 1 answer

Does anyone have tips or advice for New Grad Nurses wanting to work in NYC in pediatrics or NICU? So far, the job search is super challenging in landing interviews.

Last answered 4 months ago 6 answers

"As a new pediatric nurse, how can I differentiate between accidental injuries and signs of abuse?"

Last answered 5 months ago 4 answers

Hey y’all ☀️ I’m getting ready to graduate with my RN and I’m conflicted. If I’m interested in pedi icu, would you say start there or start in Peds then go to picu once I’ve gained experience? I here both so just hoping for more guidance. TIA 🩵

Last answered 5 months ago 4 answers

How to move to pediatric ED and/or NICU from community health/outpatient peds? I’ve been working in a very busy pediatric primary care office for 6 months as a new grad, but not getting enough procedural/hands on nursing experience.

Last answered 6 months ago 3 answers

Moving to the Dallas area from another state. Looking for jobs in cardiac care and/or pediatric oncology.

Last answered 6 months ago 1 answer