Favorite specialty? Why?

I have only worked cardiac and now hospice. I have to say hospice is my favorite because I actually am able to get to know my patient and spend quality time getting to know them. I have much more autonomy than when I worked at a hospital. I saw a lot of bad deaths at the hospital and there is something special about making sure someone is comfortable and peaceful and with loved ones when they take their final breath.

From a young age I knew I wanted to be in OB. My grandfather was an OB, so it was in my blood. My OB rotation solidified my decision, but getting into a specialty as a new grad is almost impossible. I did my year of med-surg and then was able to get into OB. I did it for 7 years. Now, you could not pay me enough to go back.

Although I've complained about my struggles, OR nursing was one of my top 2 choices through nursing school and I really don't want to do anything else.

I love the interaction and coordination with the team: surgeons, surgical techs, anesthesia, circulator plus residents, students, and equipment techs.

I love that I get to witness so many different procedures and play a role in seeing that they're done on time and safely.

Nephrology. Autonomy. Develop relationships with patients. Relatively high acuity with a lot of learning opportunity in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Oncology.

Combines fast acute nursing with the softer side of human relations. If you get a hospital that gives the right staffing levels, it can't be beaten.

The courage of some of the patients has taught me so much.

And the ease of port-a-caths! I think I'd die if I had to go back to siting peripheral IV's all the time!

I was a traveller before I went to school, and I've worked everything from burn to same day surgery/post op recovery. the best for learning in my opinion was surgical intensive care unit. the easiest and most relaxing was same day/post op by far.