I am new to this website and I have been enjoying reading all the blogs. I am graduating in December and am interested in a nursing position that provides the most patient education (other than classroom/university teaching). From some of the blog posts I have been reading, I am concluding that cardiac, OB and Med Surg have a tremendous amount of patient teachings. I am getting ready to apply for positions and I am interested in hearing a nurse's perspective before I apply for the wrong position.
Nursing will be my second career, education being the first. I anticpate on completing a few years of bedside experience before becoming a Nurse Educator.
L&D and postpartum (my specialty) offer lots of teaching opportunities. Tons of things to talk about for both mom and baby. And a generally receptive audience.
You could also become a diabetic nurse educator. Or a rehab educator. Or a HOT (Hematology, Oncology, Transplant) Unit educator.
germanshep
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Thank you all for the info! I am interested in the ICU in a few years and would love to provided education to the family. Thanks :)