Asked why I want to do office over hospital in interview...

[W, RN]

I personally enjoy the environment more and gave an honest answer. Although I think a hospital would give me a more well-rounded experience, I want to get my foot in wherever I can! Is it just unheard of that a new graduate would want to start in an office rather than on the floor? Is my application there a bad idea?

[naturalome]

I know a lot of nurses may perfer a hospital setting, and it does provide " a well rounded experience". Although, I would take a clinic job, in a heart beat. Thats my dream job, I just like the office enviroment more.

I think you should apply everywhere in this economy & be very thankful if you can land a job somewhere. & When you do get a job, you can always keep your eyes open for something better.

[W, RN]

Yes, I agree, I'm anxious to get started anywhere I can really. I just hope I'm not making a poor career move.

[vampiregirl, BSN, RN]

I'm a new grad who's first job is in an office setting. I love it, and don't feel I'm making a poor career move. I've learned quite a bit. The pace is great... I'm not overwhelmed (as many poster's who started on a floor seem to be), but I'm not bored. Predictable hours, set schedule, and a good work environment.

Not the same skill set as I'd be using in the hospital, but it is a good skill set. What has been one of my biggest challenges so far is telephone triaging, it's really hard to assess a patient when you can't see them in order to make appropriate suggestions (send a note to the doctor, put patient on schedule for today, send patient to ER). I also get lots of opportunities for patient education and patient advocacy.

When I was first looking for a job quite honestly, this wasn't my first choice, but was my first job offer. Now I am so glad I took the job. And you know what... I'm working with several people who started out at a hospital and were miserable so they left and came to the office setting to work. At this point I have no desire to work in the hospital.

[caliotter3]

Do not limit your Job Search to that which you desire. You desire a job, and it may be something out of your realm of possibilities that is offered to you, if anything at all. You can seek your dream job while working at any job. Good luck.

[HGJ78]

I started as an LPN in an office and I loved it, as an RN I have found it much harder to find a job in an office but I would go back in a minute! I currently work in a super busy med/surg unit in a large teaching hospital and to be honest I would go back to an office because I like the relationships that you can build with the clients and I really miss being able to meet people when they aren't experiencing a major life crisis unlike where I am now. If you enjoy the office environment, I sat more power to you.

[Guest717236]

Office nursing is a great experience, so best wishes with

your Job Search and keep us posted!

[W, RN]

I just wanted to update and say that I took the job YAY! I love all the little kiddos.