Dialysis, then transferring to another job?

[Heccadecca]

Hello, I see that others have similar questions and I'm trying to read through their topics also. Here's my story and question: I'm an older student nurse currently working as a tech on a progressive care/step down unit. They offered me a night shift position after I graduate in a couple of months here. I like it, and the people I work with, but I'm not sure I want to be there for long. It's hard work, and stressful. I also got a job offer doing dialysis with DaVita, who just got the contract to do acute dialysis in the hospital I currently work in. The hours seem better, and the pay is slightly better. My dream job is working in the NICU, which I know is difficult as a new grad. I don't want to work Medsurg. My question is, once you start to specialize in a field like dialysis, is it difficult to transition out of it? Will I have a hard time working in NICU or peds in the future? I really clicked with the DaVita manager that I interviewed with and I think the environment there will be pretty good. Dialysis is something that I find interesting but it's not a passion. Thank you for your thoughts.

[SmilingBluEyes]

It's easy to get "trapped" in dialysis (especially if you work outpatient/clinic)----but being you will be in the hospital you can network with people in the NICU and let them know of your interest in that specialty.  Good luck.