I am a new nurse who just graduated in august with my BSN and got my license just seven days ago and need advice like no other. I currently work for the department of veterans' affairs doing medical surgical floors. I was a student nurse tech in the surgical intensive care unit for a year and did my clinical at a local trauma hospital with my preceptorship in their ICU. I am not nervous about my skills or my knowledge base. I am nervous about not knowing what to do about my future!
I am greatly considering the Air Force for my career path. I would go in as a 2nd lt making the same as I currently make on day shift at my hospital. I think it would be a wonderful future and gain experience if I get a good base of course. The people I work with at the VA hospital think I am making a wonderful decision. My friends who work in the private sector believe I am making a massive mistake because I could make so much more money in the private field.
I would love to hear feedback on those who are currently in the armed forces, former armed forces, those who know other nurses who were once in the armed forces, those who are nurses, and those who just want to leave feedback.
Thank you very much!