Advice on Cornell's Med-Surg Neurology dept

[NurseMay]

I just graduated with a BSN and got a job at NYP Cornell's Neurology dept. I just wanted a Med-Surg position, not knowing what specialty or dept was best to work at. I finally had been deciding between Neuro (nights and rotating shifts) and a Surgery floor position (day shift). After having my heart set on the Surgery floor (the nurse mgr had unofficially offered the position but HR had to "officially" offer it to me), I didn't end up getting it and took the Neuro position. I'm now a little nervous about my decision. Any thoughts/advice on the Neuro dept? How about nights and rotating shifts? I had worked 7 weeks on nights and hated it, but isn't that probably the best shift to start as a new grad nurse? I think I'll rotate into day shifts every few months too and that'll give me more well-rounded experience. Should I have looked around and waited for better opportunities? Thanks for any thoughts!

[janetrette]

i guess you have to see what you really want!!! a hospital like cornell usually have specific units such as a floor of gi, cardia, neuro and etc. i believe neuro you have to be good at your assessment esp. neuro of course. i'm sure they will teach you the ropes. have you been to the unit? how did you feel about it? a good team to support you is important. i'm going to be working in a 12hr shift because the schedule just fits better for me. i mean having 4days off is great!!! think about what you want...

my advice don't settle anything for less.