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If you are trained as a pediatric nurse can you work as an adult nurse?
Asked by ♥ Emz ♥
I am thinking about becoming a pediatric nurse. If I did this and there were no pediatric nurse jobs available but there were adult nurse (registered nurse) jobs available, would I be qualified do this job or am I limited to working with children?
Asked by ♥ Emz ♥
I am thinking about becoming a pediatric nurse. If I did this and there were no pediatric nurse jobs available but there were adult nurse (registered nurse) jobs available, would I be qualified do this job or am I limited to working with children?
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In US nursing schools, you are trained in a wide variety of areas, including taking care of all patient populations such as geriatric, adult, peds, and newborn. You will have classes and clinical rotations exposing you to all of these. When you have your license as an RN you are qualified to work in any job posted for an RN. While some might prefer experience working in that specialty area to reduce training burdens, in this day and age of the nursing shortage, most are willing to train you in as a new graduate or as a RN with experience in other areas. For every job you get, even if you have past experience, there is always an orientation period where the facility spends a great amount of time on education, working 1:1 with a preceptor for a number of weeks, etc. You never just jump into a job and start working. Good luck!
In US nursing schools, you are trained in a wide variety of areas, including taking care of all patient populations such as geriatric, adult, peds, and newborn. You will have classes and clinical rotations exposing you to all of these. When you have your license as an RN you are qualified to work in any job posted for an RN. While some might prefer experience working in that specialty area to reduce training burdens, in this day and age of the nursing shortage, most are willing to train you in as a new graduate or as a RN with experience in other areas. For every job you get, even if you have past experience, there is always an orientation period where the facility spends a great amount of time on education, working 1:1 with a preceptor for a number of weeks, etc. You never just jump into a job and start working. Good luck!
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Yes but, the patients are heavier
Answered by mike4400
Answered by mike4400
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You may have to take a few certificate type classes. This should not be a big deal.
Shawn A Hearn
Answered by Shawn A Hearn
Answered by Shawn A Hearn
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Yes, of course. The dosages and effects on body systems are different based on anatomy. Just make sure you crack open your med-surg and nutrition books and focus on adult management. One of the biggest differences is medication dosages.
Answered by Dakari's Mom
Answered by Dakari's Mom
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