2nd-degree BSN student graduating May 2027, SF Bay Area. Applying to every PCICU new grad program in CA and possibly OR/WA. My main gap: peds experience. I’ve worked 2+ years as a PCT on an adult tele/MS/onc unit and float to many other units. I don’t want to leave this job and lose seniority, and I can’t commit to long-term volunteering right now (short-term is possible). Peds/OB capstones aren’t an option in my program. I’m requesting adult CVICU, but placement isn’t guaranteed. What I have: BLS, ACLS, PALS, STABLE with cardiac 5 online CVICU courses through a children’s hospital (CHD defects/repairs, EP, cardiopulmonary interactions, etc.) A clinical day in a PCICU PCICS and AACN memberships Contacts: the PCICU RN I shadowed, plus a PCICU-cross-trained RN at another hospital who’ll be my reference there Questions: What’s the most effective way to get peds exposure without changing jobs? Whatever adult capstone I end up with (hopefully CVICU), how do I make it count on a PCICU application? For those hired into PCICU as new grads, what got you the interview? I appreciate any advice/help!! Thank you 🙏🏼   submitted by   /u/suckmayass [link]   [comments]