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Although we are just starting out, have any of you thought about what specialty you will go into? I know it's early and we may change our minds, but as of right now........ what specialty are you considering?

Specializes in ICU.

I would like to do pediatric oncology or maybe hospice care. I would like to do ER at some point also. Keeping my options open.

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Specializes in mental health / psychiatic nursing.

Right now my passion is mental health, so I could really see myself in psychiatric nursing and/or alcohol/drug rehabilitation. I've love to become a family mental health nurse practitioner focusing in those areas. I also really enjoy hospice work too though, so I might end up there, or maybe even physical rehab.

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My top choices are Pediatrics, ER, and psychiatric. In the future, my ultimate career goal is to become a FNP for low income families.

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I was 16 when I decided I would become a nurse to take care of preemies in the NICU. I am now 21, and starting my first year in nursing school. Although my end goal is still to become a NICU nurse, I have realized that experience should come first. I would enjoy working a few years as a L&D nurse, and then PICU. During these years I would obtain my BSN, and then apply to a NICU.

I would also love to be a prenatal, and postnatal NP. Similar to being a midwife. I would set up a clinic with a MD, where he/she and I share the responsibilities. He could be delivering a baby, while I'm doing an ultra sound at the office. (But this is just a silly dream)

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OB is my absolute passion... it was by far my favorite clinical rotation in PN school and is pretty much the ONLY reason that I am bridging from PN to RN. I also like geriatrics, but my ultimate goal is to be working in L&D.

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I'm really interested in forensic nursing, specifically getting my SANE (sexual assault nurse examiner) certification.

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I've had so many interests. Lateral mobility is a plus in nursing. Here's what I'm interested in: ANYTHING cardiac (Cardiac tele, CCU, CVICU, cath lab), L&D, PACU, and wound care. I took the Johnson & Johnson specialty test and was advised that becoming a CNM would be good for me. It's something I've considered and I could picture myself doing it, but CNMs aren't really utilized in my state. Bummer.

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Great topic. Having long term goals is critical to staying motivated through the long haul. Keeps you from giving up!

Personally I would be happy with anything in critical care. Also looked into home health nurse or nurse practitioner and would be happy with that route too. Who knows... I get inspired by reading a lot of posts from allnurses. :) :)

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I've always wanted to go into the NICU. After having a L & D nurse come talk to my class, I also want to do a few years in L&D before going back to school for my DNP and becoming a neonatal nurse practitioner and possibly teach as well.

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Specializes in Critical Care.

I really want to be a labor and delivery nurse, mine had such an impact on me when I had my kids they were SO awesome!! The amazing care & attention made my labor and delivery experience so much better, I hope I can do that for other ladies in the future.

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Thank you ladies! You all have been very helpful! Keep them comin'

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Shhhoooooot. Im going to nursing school JUST to become a CNM. Really though. I was considering the CPM route but my children are too young to go the route that requires being on call pretty much all the time. So I because of that, financial reasons + the flexibility that comes with being a nurse (scheduling). Its a long term goal. I anticipate that it will take me around 7-10 years but here I go...... Prerequisites begin in 4 weeks!!!

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