Agency vs hospital

krzysiu · Dec 21, 2008

I went directly to ICU after graduation from nursing school after 7mth, life issues came about and I had to relocate. I no longer work in the ICU but I want to go back. I was wondering if it was looked down upon to get my experience working for an agency as an ICU RN rather then get a permanent position at a hospital?
-Any comments/ thoughts are welcome

I worked agency before going to CRNA school. Told them I looked at it as a learning experience. A CABG, is a CABG, is a CABG. However, I wanted to see how other hospitals and physicians wanted to get to the same place using different routes. See what I mean? Not to mention, if you're able to work agency, even if you suck, it looks like you're confident in your skills and know what you're doing Plus, you can be like listen, I had to work independently quite often, rely on myself (Just like a CRNA). Just sell it! Turn any potential negative into a positive when you're in that interview room. Put everything into perspective. You wanted to be the best nurse you can be. You wanted to see different hospitals and protocols. Didn't want to get stuck in a rut and be able to solve a problem in only one way. Everyone knows agency is done for the money, but have to present it in a way that looks nice to the school. I wasn't lying, I definitely wanted to see what's out there and make a lil cash, too. It is important to mention that I was very particular as to where I went. I didn't wanna go to dumps with low acuity and not learn anything. Only went to places that I would be proud to have on my resume. Hope this helps and good luck!

foxyhill21 · Jan 4, 2009

Thats a good way to look at it