Is it bad that I have no interest in working on Med/Surg floor?

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Soo I've been out of school since Jan.12th and I am scheduled to take my boards in the next couple of weeks. Prior to obtaining my ASN, I went to school for practical nursing and have been working as an LPN for 14 months at the local county jail. I was also a PCT on a med/surg floor for 5 years before starting my nursing journey. Though I love all aspects on nursing and the different specialities that are out there, I seriously have no interest in returning back to a med/surg floor to obtain "experience" once I take my test. My true passion is in community/public health however will not working on a med/surg floor for a yr be a downfall when I go and seek employment else where? I really like my work at the jail also so I was maybe going to stay there once I take my exam. Any input would be great thanks!

Specializes in Cardiac.

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I went straight to L&D...you do NOT have to do med surg!

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Specializes in MedSurg, PACU, Maternal/Child Health.

Plenty of people go into non-medsurg....telemetry, OB, outpatient, homecare, oncology, home care, etc. You can choose what to apply to. Go for it!

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Thanks guys that really helped a lot! I love working at the jail and they even offered me a full-time position once I graduate. I've also been applying to other places though (mostly outpatient clinics, home care agencies, etc.) and actually received a call last week for a mental health position at a govt-funded outpatient clinic. The hours are wonderful too mon-fri 8-430 weekends and holidays off. That would be a dream come true since I've been working evening shift at the jail since I started and have 2 small kids at home. The only downside is the pay. I haven't called back yet but the starting pay in PA for new grads is between $20-22, however at the jail they start ALL RN'S off at $26.50 and increase the pay based on experience so now I'm stuck between the two. Everyone that I've talked to says to go for the daylight hours.

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Oops I meant once I take my exam :)..I've been working there already as a GN with a practice permit since graduating.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Postpartum.

Had no interest in M/S and never did it..I started in critical care with 4 patients. Quite a busy floor with plenty of experience.

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