Nurse residency: Float or a single unit

[ChronicSG]

Hello everyone,

I had the fortune of being called to the Baptist (BHSF) Versant program for an interview. I feel that the interview went well and that my answers represented myself in a good way and they sent my application to all the baptist hospitals. I was also offered an opportunity to interview for the staffing center where I pretty much work full time and get sent to various BHSF hospitals that need coverage for other nurses. My question is if it would be better to float around and take the extra income that comes along with floating and experience many med surg fields OR is it better to stay on a single unit and learn its ins and outs as well as make lasting relationships with the peers on that unit. Advice?

[ArmaniX, MSN, APRN]

If this is your first RN position I'd say it would be best to simply stay on one unit. As you develop in the RN you are bound to become then it'll be easier to float. I find floating as a GN to be hard.. you are insecure with your skills and question your assessments often (which is ok).

Floating will prevent you from having those few "go-to" individuals. You won't know who is a resource on each unit and may feel even more insecure about asking for help. Being the float the staff may expect you to simply know what you're doing.

I've never met a GN float. Perhaps someone here will have more experience which can aide you in your decision process.

[ChronicSG]

Thank you very much for the advice. I'll definitely keep it in mind!

If this is your first RN position I'd say it would be best to simply stay on one unit. As you develop in the RN you are bound to become then it'll be easier to float. I find floating as a GN to be hard.. you are insecure with your skills and question your assessments often (which is ok).

Floating will prevent you from having those few "go-to" individuals. You won't know who is a resource on each unit and may feel even more insecure about asking for help. Being the float the staff may expect you to simply know what you're doing.

I've never met a GN float. Perhaps someone here will have more experience which can aide you in your decision process.