Icu or ER

[Brandnewrn14]

I'm a new RN BSN grad Ihad my first interview Friday and was offered a position in the ER. I also have an interview scheduled for Tues for the Cardiac ICU. I'm not sure what to do because I am seriously considering a masters in CRNA. I have no medical background aside from nursing school. Any suggestions?

[renardeau, BSN, RN]

Do you have to give the ER an answer right away? Cardiac ICU is better experience for CRNA, you could always go to the interview as it's so soon after.

[gassy2be]

See if you can postpone giving the ER an answer. Or give a verbal yes but don't sign anything until you hear back from the cardiac ICU. The cardiac ICU will obviously be what you need for CRNA school.

[KellyRN2013]

You would definitely need the Cardiac ICU for CRNA school! I would verbally consent with the ER but I would NOT sign a thing until you hear from the ICU. Good luck to you!

[dah doh, BSN, RN]

Since your goal is CRNA, you should at least interview for the ICU and see what happens. Good Luck!