[heatherRNinAK]

After reading all of the other recent posts, I am questioning my decision not to go to med surg or even a hospital as a new RN. I accepted a position in an endoscopy center, 40 hours a week, no weekends, holidays or nights. Although I do want to eventually be doing something totally different (L&D), I fell in love with the staff, fast-pace, and opportunity to get ACLS cert. when I shawdowed. Anyone have any thoughts?

[Jessy_RN]

Sounds like a dream job . I just want to wish you the best of luck in your new job, enjoy it.

[ORSmurf]

I agree - that sounds like a dream job! I would LOVE those hours. You should go for it. You can always do something different in the future, if you choose. Best of luck to you in your new career
Christine, RN

Originally Posted by heatherRNinAK

After reading all of the other recent posts, I am questioning my decision not to go to med surg or even a hospital as a new RN. I accepted a position in an endoscopy center, 40 hours a week, no weekends, holidays or nights. Although I do want to eventually be doing something totally different (L&D), I fell in love with the staff, fast-pace, and opportunity to get ACLS cert. when I shawdowed. Anyone have any thoughts?

[jenrninmi]

Originally Posted by heatherRNinAK

After reading all of the other recent posts, I am questioning my decision not to go to med surg or even a hospital as a new RN. I accepted a position in an endoscopy center, 40 hours a week, no weekends, holidays or nights. Although I do want to eventually be doing something totally different (L&D), I fell in love with the staff, fast-pace, and opportunity to get ACLS cert. when I shawdowed. Anyone have any thoughts?

I spent a day in Endoscopy during my clinicals and loved it. I think you made a great decision. How lucky to not have to work weekends or holidays! Good for you!

[heatherRNinAK]

Thank you all for your replies, I start on Monday and can't wait!

[subtle]

Heather--

You have the whole rest of your life to acquire burnout and hate your job...why start now? I'm only half kidding. Yes, i'm sure working the med/surg floor right out of school would have been good for me, too. Kinda like eating my vegetables. Don't sweat it, hon. Just remember that you work to live...don't live to work.

subtle

Originally Posted by heatherRNinAK

Thank you all for your replies, I start on Monday and can't wait!

[BETSRN]

Originally Posted by heatherRNinAK

After reading all of the other recent posts, I am questioning my decision not to go to med surg or even a hospital as a new RN. I accepted a position in an endoscopy center, 40 hours a week, no weekends, holidays or nights. Although I do want to eventually be doing something totally different (L&D), I fell in love with the staff, fast-pace, and opportunity to get ACLS cert. when I shawdowed. Anyone have any thoughts?

You really lucked out as a new grad. You'll get some good skills though, including your ACLS.