Can a non-acute nurse work in acute setting?

[kikimango209]

Hi all,

I'm a nursing student in my last year in Australia.

I am waiting for my grad interview result and I am really concerned if I don't make it

as I only had one interview.

I am looking all different options now, in case I'm not successful to secure a graduate position.

I know it's really difficult to get into a hospital without a graduate year.

I wouldn't mind trying aged care/clinics/community whatsoever to get a job and keep my registration.

My question is, can a non-acute nurse transfer into acute setting later?

I have a passion in perioperative nursing which I excelled during my elective placement.

I wouldn't mind starting my first job off with a non-acute nursing job but can you transfer into acute setting later?

I love nursing in any fields but I just don't want to give up my passion and dream.

I know few girls doing agency work after being unsuccessful getting a grad position last year, but I'm too scared to think of it myself without adequate experience and knowledge.

Can you experienced nurses give me suggestions and advice about this?

Your experience will be very appreciated.

Thanks.

[Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN]

Hi kikimango. Because you're asking specifically about Australia, you may want to ask your question in the Australia forum. You may get a lot of answers from nurses in the US here in the general nursing forum since that's where it seems most members are from, and it may not be the same where you are.

[gen88]

Of course you can! It's all about how you sell yourself in your cover letter when you come to apply, and your interview. You seem like you have both passion and drive so I'm sure you won't have a problem! By the way, I didn't get my first preference for a public hospital- but managed to secure a great new grad rotation in the private sector (acute- periop)- so don't forget that either!