New grad career path

[TP_09]

There are soo many choices in nursing and for a new grad everyone and their mother is shoving there on where they think you should work....I would like to know your two cents

What was your first job as a Nurse?

Do you think it was a smart move?

What advice would you give to a young male trying to find his very first job in the medical field........:D:D

thank you in advance for your thoughts :typing

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

TP,

First of all - we're not in the "medical" field - the only people who practice medicine are physicians. We are in the "nursing" or "healthcare" field . I assume you are a nurse? I couldn't tell, since you don't refer to yourself as one. Best advice for your first job is to be humble and receptive. Value feedback from others because it's really a 'gift' that you can choose to use or not. Work hard. Keep notes or a journal of your experiences. Looking back at them will help you gain perspective on how much you actually have learned.

My first job (back when the Earth's crust was still cooling) as a brand new grad was in Neuro-Trauma ICU in a tax-supported teaching hospital. I LOVED it. Wise and wonderful manager, supportive co-workers. Stayed there for 2 years, until my husband was transferred to another city.

Best of Luck.