First job offer is in psych- but will I get stuck there?

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Hi,

I am a new graduate and have been working at my job hunt for the last month or so. I've applied for about 15 positions (I'm trying to take my time to write cover letters and adjust my resume to suit each position).

I have applied across the spectrum or nursing practice, because really I just want to get my foot in the door and get some experience. I would really like to work in an acute rehab or LTC- somewhere where I can keep learning and growing.

My dilema is that a month in and I have been offered a position in an inpatient psych facility. Prior to my nursing degree I worked as a mental health tech for 5 years. I have always had a passion a for mental health, but I went after a nursing degree in hopes of expanding my horizons career wise- to have the opportunity to work with a variety of populations. I know I won't be miserable at this job right now, but I'm worried that I may end up stuck in psych for the rest of my career- and I may eventually burn out.

I have been unemployed since school ended in May and would really like to start working, and I'm worried this job may be the best offer I get right now (the job market is tough where I am). I have not heard back from any of the other positions I applied for.

Does anyone have any experience moving from a psych nursing position to other nursing positions? I have talked to several nurses who have moved from acute care to psych, but not the other way around.

Thanks =)