How does one get RN pediatric/mental health experience if you need it to be hired in the 1st place?
Asked by xherocksmex
I want to work as a nurse with adolescents in a mental health setting... however, I was looking at jobs at local hospitals & all of them require at least a year in mental health RN or pediatric RN experience. How exactly am I supposed to get this experience if no one will hire me without it? I'm confused.

Best Answer:
It depends on what hospital you are interested in going to. When you go through nursing school you will get a mental health rotation. Some hospitals (especially teaching hospitals) will hire a new grad out of school into various units, you just need to shop around a little. :-)

you need volunteer experience and if you do a good job there, they may offer you a job
Answered by fallfromgrace_90