Decisions , Decisions

[chichimel]

Hey everyone I wanted to get some opinions on somethings. First off has I am finishing up this semester and about to start my final semester of nursing school I have so many things to figure out. I do not want to work on Med-Surg but of course, they always recommend it. I want to do neonatal but I know most hospitals do not take new grads and that is discouraging. I am at this point trying to figure out is that just NY or all hospitals in general. Are there any hospitals that are willing to train a new grad in the NICU. Furthermore, I don't want to work in NY once I start but is it a smart decision to move upon graduation? Lastly, what is your opinion on working at a clinic vs a hospital?

[Kangoshi, BSN, RN]

Every preceptor, instructor, and former co-worker I have spoken with has told me that if I have an interest in a specialty to apply for it. If you have a love and passion for NICU then apply for new grad programs that allow you to start there. Here in TX we have NICU new grad programs across the state, and I'm sure they exist in other states too. I'm planning on moving out of state for many reasons after graduation, one of which being the opportunity for OR new grad residencies is higher so if you have the means and ability to, I'd say go for it.