New Grad Possible Job in ER

[getting2work]

I am getting ready to graduate in about a month. There are people in my local area that still do not have jobs who graduated in May. I was offered a position in an emergency department of a mid size hospital. They have an excellent orientation program. I feel so torn because on one hand the economy is terrible nobody wants to hire new grads and I have a job offer. This was my first interview yet, and I have nothing else scheduled, but then what IF something better comes along. I love the ED environment and have worked in it before in a secretary capacity. (I know, completely different). Am I setting myself up for a failure? I would say that my assessment and critical thinking skills are in the top 25% of my class. I just don't know if I would be making a huge mistake by starting out in this area.

[SecondGenRN]

I started in the ER part time as a new grad... best thing I ever did, I recently took a full time position in critical care but plan to return to emergency when a job opens up

[guy_nurse]

I went to the ER straight from graduation. I had no prior medical experience, one of the toughest "trial by fire" experiences I've ever had. You can do it, as said earlier just don't go in like you know it all. Every ER has its own "rhythm", you've got to dance to it until you get your feet wet. Good luck, ER nurses are...lets just say "unique" to the healthcare industry. No way I can see myself as a floor nurse.