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I think you would do just fine.
Probably do even better than ...fine.
The fact is many ED's now use new grads. And YOU have some incredible experience that will be a definite BONUS.
I see that you are in VA - Do you work at Mary Wash?
If so, I can understand your reluctance - it is such a BIG department, with a high census. It can be a little intimidating.
DON'T BE DISCOURAGED. YOU ARE THE REAL DEAL. GO FOR IT!!!
With your experience, I'd take a job in the ED there in a second. I had the opportunity to tour the facility some time ago and I was impressed with the organization! I think they have a good orientation program and (from my perspective - strong clinicians) seem to be very progressive and proactive in patient management ... so --- I think this would be a great place to LEARN and GROW.
Take all the alphabet soup classes you can (ACLS, PALS, TNCC, ENPC, NRP) - job shadow a shift or two. Get excited about learning new things! I find that the NEW can keep me going when I'm ready to give up!
If I can help, PM me anytime.
GOOD LUCK!
:)
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Yup, I already have BLS, ACLS, telemetry, NRP, the critical care core curriculum and PNIP (Perinatal internship) all undermy belt. The only thing I'm missing is PALS. And yes, I am employed at Mary Washington Hospital. So far, so good. They have been so good to me. When I wanted to expand my horizons beyond cardiac/neuro on the floor, stuck and desperate :), I went directly to the director for the center of nursing excellence and got into L&D through the back door. (I hate waiting and playing waiting, go-around games with online job listings for work) At the time, it was hard to find an opening that time of year to do a internship somewhere new and ED was already full for new hires for the year. Thus, L&D. I wouldn't trade the experience. I want to be a well round nurse. This I believe will help me as I pursue advanced practice nursing in Adult Acute Care. If anyone needs info on MWH, just let me know. I know a lot of people as I participate in the councils and get get info easily.
bill4745, RN
874 Posts
Your critical care and L/D knowledge would be welcomed in our ER.