was ltc your first job out of school

[allevi]

I am currently an RN in long term care. I have worked at current job 8 months. I am a new Rn and am wondering if I should go out and get experience in a different setting.

I get so frustrated some times about getting things accomplished in ltc. I wonder if it would be better elsewhere. I do work for a really good home, and love the residents and enjoy working with the families. I guess I am just wondering if doing the right thing if I would stay in LTC. Thanks, allevi

[jerseyRN]

LTC needs caring nurses who want to be there... like you. There's too many nurses in LTC just for the paycheck. I bet you make a huge difference for your residents. My classmates thought I was nuts for choosing LTC right out of school -- it ain't "sexy" like ICU or L&D. But sheesh, is it honorable work!

My first job was in LTC/subacute. BI liked the place and loved the residents. But being chronically short-staffed started to feel dangerous, and now I'm in home care.