How to choose a speciality

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Hello!!! I'm an LPN and I currently work in the ED of a level 1 trauma center. I've been in the department for about 4 months. I've assisted in codes, triaged, splinted, thrown a bunch of IVs in patients, all the usual ED stuff. Working in the ED has been my dream...or so I thought. I assisted in a code today and I have yet to get that "high" that I thought I would. My question is does this mean emergency medicine isn't my specialty? How do you know what speciality is "the one?"

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Specializes in Acute Care Pediatrics.

It's really just where you are comfortable and enjoy working. I mean, I love my job and I definitely have "A-HA, this is why I do this" moments, but I do not spend every shift in a dream like happy state. ;)

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The right specialty is the one where you have to do the least amount of work for the most pay.

At least that's how I picked mine.

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Give it more than 4 months, OP. Then count the highs and the lows.

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Thanks for the great advice everyone

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