Desperately Need ADVICE!!

[Kermie90]

I graduated as an RN this past June and have been looking for a job. I am currently working in a non-related field to pay my bills until I get an RN job. I have been finding that most places want you to have at least 1 year of experience. I ultimately want to work in ER but I was just offered a position at a psychiatric hospital and was wondering what I should do. I think it would be a great first job but I am scared that in 1 year from now when I am looking to work elsewhere, this will not be the experience the ER or a Med/Surg floor is looking for. Any advice??

[RubberDuckieLove]

Take it!! Experience is good, no matter where it comes from! Network, network, network!

[desertstar6]

I'm in the same boat. Doing a job I don't want to get experience so I can be considered for the type of nursing I really want. But a job is a job and experience is better then none. You could always look for a job while you work for this one.