How Do You Choose?

Some of my former classmates were so sure of where they wanted to go, but not me. I am currently in med/surg but feel that I would like to go into NICU. Sometimes it just takes time to figure out what you want. And if you don't- you may work different units over time till you find your niche. Good luck in school.

This is my dilemma; I have no idea what area of nursing I want to specialize in. I find almost all of it fascinating. Whatever I'm doing at the time is what I like the most.

I'm still in school & I have plenty of time to decide. It just makes me wonder when I hear other students who have always known that they wanted to work in ER, or NICU, or Med/Surg. Arethere other nurses out there like me? Does everyone else know where they belong?

Don't leave out psych or correctional nursing. Keep an open mind.

I'm ruling out psych and correctional nursing... after 11 years I STILL know these are not areas for me... :imbar

More power to the nurses that can work those areas. You're special people.

:chuckle keep OR in mind too!!

You should have a good year of med-surg under your belt before you try to specialize in anything. A good basic med-surg knowledge will be helpful to you whatever you do. By then you will have a better idea of what you might like. I worked as a "student nurse" my last year of school, way back in 1972-3 and I knew then I did not ever want to work on a general duty floor again, and after 30 years I still have not. I am thankful there are those out there who do, and leave me to work in the ER. I have worked in ER, ICU (all kinds), PACU, dialysis, home health, house supervisor, infection control, education, agency and as a traveller. You don't have to limit yourself to one speciality for the rest of your life. That is the beauty of nursing. In most jobs if you move around a lot you are considered a job hopper, in nursing you are considered well rounded! I worked at one hospital 13 years but had a variety of positions while there. So, relax, get some experience and other opportunites will present themselves.