Inexperienced nurse. What areas of nursing should I look into?

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I'm a fairly new nurse. I graduated back in Spring 2020. My current job is a contract job and ends in December. I'm trying to figure out what I should do after it ends. After this job ends my experience will be 3 months on a medical surgical unit and 5 months as a vaccination nurse (mostly just administering covid and flu shots in a clinic setting).

Most of the areas that I'm interested (post-partum, nursery, travel nursing, etc.) require at least a year of experience at a hospital. I also feel like I've lost a lot of nursing knowledge since nursing school.

I feel like I've messed up a lot since graduating and now it will be difficult getting a job. Any advice on what steps I should take next? I'm feeling lost and wondering if I should even be a nurse.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, LTACH, LTC, Home Health.

I recommend applying to a full time position at your local hospital so that you can gain some significant experience. You might even apply for a full time, part time, or PRN position where you currently are since they know you. If you’re hired in less than full time me status, you can always offer to pick up extra shifts. 

Get those applications in now and be honest about your work experiences during the interviews. Good luck!

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