Wondering about different nursing positions

Feb 25, 2005 11:53 AM

by Rn*in*Time

HI Everyone!! I just got accepted to UNLV BSN program for summer '05! I was just wondering if anyone had any advice on different positions for RN's....like hospital vs. private practices. I've been told you should "get your feet wet" in a hospital for a few years, and then move on to something else. Any suggestions/opinions??

*fluffwad* · Feb 25, 2005, 04:03 PM

Don't worry about it just yet.....wait and see what areas of nursing you like first. I thought I'd like Psych until I did my Psych rotation.
Once you've graduated it would be better for you to get a job where you can use/ establish a lot of your skills and will have other more experiened people to learn from. What you learn in school is only the beginning.
DO NOT take an office / desk / managerial job for your first ever nursing job. I'd stay away from agency work too.

indynurse#2 · Feb 25, 2005, 07:40 PM

Congratulations on getting into nursing school! Just a few thoughts for ya - I agree that you shouldn't worry about it quite yet. I graduted with my BSN in 2003 - and my mind changed about what I wanted to do with each semester of school. I would agree that it's a good idea to get some hospital experience first off. It gives you the base you need to go pretty much anywhere you want with this career! Good luck - you have a lot of hard work, but some good times ahead of you the next few years. Enjoy

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