Advice for a new nurse going to Med/Surg

[mrs.rn2be]

Hey everyone! I've posted on here a few times. My last post was about my previous position working in LTC and how my schedule wasn't great and how I lacked trust in some of my preceptors. Since giving my notice and being unemployed since January, I was starting to lose hope. I had been applying for a hospital position since I passed NCLEX last July ( 2015), each time being rejected. I started to really resent becoming an nurse because it felt like I would never truly get the experience I wanted. Looking back on my time in LTC, I really think it helped form my opinion of the kind of nurse I really want to be. My goal(s) are to one day be a Certified Nurse Midwife or Pediatric NP. I haven't decided yet. Anyway, I wanted to come here to let everyone know that I was offered a position with a great health system last night working on a Med/Surg floor! I was very surprised and beyond happy:cool:! I feel like this is a great environment for me to learn and grow as a new nurse. If anyone has any input on howto be successful and to prepare please leave a comment! It will be most appreciated!

If your in this situation where you cannot seem to find a position within a hospital, don't give up! Your time will come!

Another thing I would like to add... I know there is a lot of stigma attached to being a LTC nurse. Mostly a negative stigma, however my hat is off to every LTC nurse out there:yes:. It's a hard job and really for those who have the passion for it.

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Med/ surg is perfect for new grads. You will learn so much working on the floor! If you can get at least 2 years of med surg under your belt you can go any route in nursing that you want. It's a solid foundation. It can be tough so just don't give up! Good luck :)