New nurses getting out of bedside nursing

[pie123]

Just wondering what you all think of new nurses (1 year of experience or less) leaving bedside nursing and going into areas like PACU, Same Day Surgery, and GI lab? I guess I always thought one should have a few years of experience b/f going to these areas, just to have a broader knowledge base. Does it really make a difference? I have met new nurses who have worked Med. Surg. for 1 year, then left for GI lab, or Same Day surgery. One girl went right into Same day surgery as soon as she graduated. Thoughts?

[oldiebutgoodie, RN]

Just wondering what you all think of new nurses (1 year of experience or less) leaving bedside nursing and going into areas like PACU, Same Day Surgery, and GI lab?... Thoughts?

The specialties you listed above tend to be daytime positions. I am guessing that the new nurses going into these spots don't want to work the crazy schedules that other hospital nursing positions require.

Oldiebutgoodie

[RN34TX]

If you decide you want to do med/surg one day, believe me, it will always be there.

Kacy

It sure will!

[RN@34]

I am currently working med/surg and I am not happy! I want L&D, but all advertised positions say, "one year experience required." My question is, how can you possibly get experience in a particular area if you can't even get your foot in the door? Anyone have any suggestions?