New Grad- ER Position

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Hello,

I just graduated from nursing school and I was just offered an ER job at a very busy children's hospital. I really wanted to start off on a med-surg floor to get experience but there are no positions available anywhere. I got offered this jobs with some inside pull and don't really want to turn it down as I will probably be left without a job but I am very nervous about starting off as a new-grad in an ER.

What do you think I should do?

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Specializes in Clinical Research, Outpt Women's Health.

Take it. They will train you. It will be easy to switch to medsurg if you decide once you have experience.

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I agree, don't pass it up. If they want you, it means they are willing to under take a new grad meaning the extra teaching and so on. TAKE IT!!! So many us would LOVE to start out in a specialty area! Congrats!

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Take it, it's a good experience. Don't be afraid to ask questions. Too many new grads without jobs. Just do your best and good luck!

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Specializes in CCRN, House Sup, CCT, Unit Director, ICU.

TAKE THE JOB.

I started out in ICU. They trained me. I love it.

They will train you in ER.

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Specializes in Pediatric Hem/Onc.

Ditto on what everyone else said! Take and run with it. Keep us updated on how your orientation goes :up:

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Specializes in Med/Surg, ICU, ER, Peds ER-CPEN.

Take it! and Congratulations! They will train you like crazy before they turn they loose :)

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Specializes in Telemetry.

TAKE IT! You have all of us jealous! ;) :redbeathe

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Specializes in ER, M/S, LTAC.
Hello,

I just graduated from nursing school and I was just offered an ER job at a very busy children's hospital. I really wanted to start off on a med-surg floor to get experience but there are no positions available anywhere. I got offered this jobs with some inside pull and don't really want to turn it down as I will probably be left without a job but I am very nervous about starting off as a new-grad in an ER.

What do you think I should do?

TAKE IT! You'll have your chance to go float in Med SUrg when you get in. I did my preceptorship in ED and loved every minute of it (12 HOur shifts). Good luck!

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Specializes in Medical Assisting.

First of all: congrats! As a nursing student, I am truly inspired! Take the position, learn, get your experience! Woo hoo! You made it!

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Specializes in Med-Tele, Internal Med PCU.

Take the job.

One piece of advice is to COMMUNICATE!!!!

Speak up if/when you feel you're in over your head. Let your preceptor know where your weaknesses are. If you and your preceptor don't click request another.

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