Nurses General Nursing
Published Sep 1, 2015
Hi! I'm just wondering if anybody knows of a test that helps nurses ascertain which areas of nursing they are best suited for? I have a couple years of experience in Med Surg and LTC behind me. I don't know if either one is right for me in the long run, these are the areas where I have been able to obtain employment. Don't know what to plan toward/ where to go from here! I appreciate any help
Farawyn
12,646 Posts
Yes. It's called Life.
Not being snarky, but what sounds like a good fit on paper may not work out in reality. Good luck!
Adding...what are you interested in? When I was in school I was all about Peds/Onc. I begged for Peds/Onc for my Peds rotation and volunteered on the side. I could not take it. And I sucked at it.
What you like and what you may have an aptitude for may be 2 different things.
cayenne06, MSN, CNM
1,394 Posts
It would be super fun if a test like that existed. I would love to take it and see how it lines up with my interests.
guest769224
1,698 Posts
Yes! There certainly is. Check out this link: https://www.discovernursing.com/diagnostic#.VeYuSkt6nwI
Cool thanks! Imma take it now!
brownbook
3,413 Posts
If you are willing to float you will at least be exposed to different areas. When I worked nights we didn't have an official float pool but I always volunteered.
I can't say I found the area I was best for.....kind of a jack of all trades...master of none...my "best" area is out patient surgery...no nights, no weekends, no holidays í ½í¸„.
NICU Guy, BSN, RN
4,161 Posts
Certified Mid Wife
Alternatives:Rehab nurse, school nurse, wound/ostomy nurse
nurseprnRN, BSN, RN
1 Article; 5,114 Posts
I have to say this predicted nothing like what I love(d) and do (did).
I vote for the answer that says, "Life."
You can't predict what will come up and grab your attention. I had no idea what was in store for me. Keep your peripheral vision open-- you never know what's out there off the path you tread.
Here's mine. I think I took this before actually. Well, I do have a BA is Psych, so...
https://www.discovernursing.com/diagnostic-results/6654,6632,5/?primary=4854
RNperdiem, RN
4,592 Posts
Part of the equation is you.
How adaptable are you? How much autonomy do you like?Are you very particular about the schedule you work (no nights, weekends, holidays or on call)? If where you want to end up requires experience in a certain area or going back to school, are you willing? If there is a lot of competition for the nursing area you want, are you willing to move for a job?
Here.I.Stand, BSN, RN
5,047 Posts
Interesting, my top rec was CNM, with secondaries in flight/transport, plastic surgery, and domestic violence.
I'm curious to know how they score those things.