Advice on finding area of speciality

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Specializes in med-surg-tele-peds.

I'm currently a lpn on a med floor and have been for 2yrs.I graduate in 2 mths with my associates degree. Even though I like the med floor, I don't feel as though it is my "PASSION" Does anyone have any tips for finding my area of passion.

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Specializes in ER, Infusion therapy, Oncology.

What areas did you rotate through during your clinicals? Which area did you seem to like the best? This is always a good place to start. Sometimes you just have to try an area for a while and see if it fits.

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Hello:

How long would you try it out to see if it fits???? Would you leave while in orientation or just stay there a year so it looks better on your resume???????? Just curious.... I have tried out NICU and ER... not good fits. Have stuck with OR for 2.5 years and Ped private duty home care for 11 years. I have came to the conclusion that I like one on one nursing. I have found that doing a share day hasn't helped either.

SAGAUSE: If med/surg. isn't your passion I wouldn't stay there long term. Just use it as a stepping stone. You will have very good skills from working there that would folllow you in your career. Nursing is wide open. There are so many things you could do.... I guess you will just have to try out something that you feel you will like..... Have any idea of what that might be??? Good luck to you.

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