completed 1 year of med/surg, now what?

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Hello!

I had a question for some more experienced nurses in a hospital setting.

First my background; I am finishing up my first year of "med-surg," I am getting semi-comfortable on my floor, I am familiar with my routine, I am able to time manage, prioritize, and help fellow nurses who are behind. By no means am I an expert, I would say I am transitioning from beginner to novice. I have BLS, ACLS, and plan on getting PALS. I currently work another full-time job outside of the hospital where I have been for about 10+ years. I have the utmost respect for nurses, but have always viewed nursing as my second career. I currently work two full time jobs, and it is taking its toll on me. I love nursing, however I want to cut down my hours to Part Time, and am thinking I would like to leave med-surg. Some other units that do interest me are OR, ER (although I will be honest here, I am very intimidated by the ER), PACU, or any unit where I can maybe work with one patient at a time. What has motivated me to move off med-surg is politics, mandatory excessive charting (IMO, on mundane details), and typical med-surg complaints i.e. c/o food, location of room, roommates, etc. I do enjoy nursing, but I have learned that med-surg is NOT for me.

My question is, Would a specialized unit be willing to train me to work only Part Time? Or am I going to have to give them a commitment of FT then transition to PT? Has anyone else been in my position with nursing as a second career?

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