what nursing field should i go into?

[steytce]

im a new grad and recently just passed the nclex. and to all those who will be taking, good luck! i swear the PVT works.

anyways.. i will soon be looking for a nursing job but im still so confused as to what field i should go into. i definitely have no plans of going into OR, pediatrics, and labor&delivery. i want something that doesnt deal too much with patients and family members because i just cant stand angry parents/spouses etc demanding so much even after giving an explanation about a difficult situation. i heard many new grads try med surg but ive also heard its not the most appealing field for new grads since they end up hating nursing because of it.

i would be so grateful to anyone who can enlighten me with my current dilemma.

[nurse*2*b]

Have you thought about hospice? In hospice, I noticed the nurse gets appreciated a lot more. If you think about it, dying people dont complain, and as long as you are keeping them comfortable and keeping the family informed, you are so greatly appreciated! It may sound morbid, and you have to have a passion, but I loved the clinical experience, and you dont have to deal with all the extra drama. Just take care of the patient, and things go smoothly. I hope you think about it.

[chicago878]

Have you thought about hospice? In hospice, I noticed the nurse gets appreciated a lot more. If you think about it, dying people dont complain, and as long as you are keeping them comfortable and keeping the family informed, you are so greatly appreciated! It may sound morbid, and you have to have a passion, but I loved the clinical experience, and you dont have to deal with all the extra drama. Just take care of the patient, and things go smoothly. I hope you think about it.

(1) I am all about pursuing hospice

(2) Need to jump in and correct the misnomer that hospice nurses might be better appreciated than other fields. Yes, dying people often don't complain about their nurse. Why would they - they're DYING and the nurse is helping alleviate their suffering so they have a dignified and comfortable end of life experience. Their families, however, are often NOT so appreciative and exhibit the many maladaptive coping mechanisms you should be able to recite from memory at this point. They can be combative, cruel, violent, withdrawn, drunk and all sorts of other unpleasant states associated with grief. Plus, they kind of get a free pass in the bad behavior department because Grandma is close to her deathbed.

Just another perspective to think about.

[nurse*2*b]

Sorry, I guess I did word that a little too easy, but I did feel when I was in hospice care for clinicals and also when my grandpa was in hospice I appreciated the nurses and felt the appreciation also.

[chicago878]

Sorry, I guess I did word that a little too easy, but I did feel when I was in hospice care for clinicals and also when my grandpa was in hospice I appreciated the nurses and felt the appreciation also.

Never apologise for expressing your opinion or personal experience.

And I am sure you (another RN) were indeed very appreciative of the professional nurse who provided care for your family.

I get by dealing with (very) difficult families by always remembering the Golden Rule (and also believing that some of karma has to exist).

[caliotter3]

Take the job that is offered to you and work hard at it. You will have a better time choosing a specialty in the future if you put good effort into the jobs you take.

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

Moved to the general nursing discussion forum

I think in the current job situation it may be worth just getting a job and gaining experience. Once you have your foot in the door then you can decide where to go. Many move around to different jobs until they find their niche

[sunnycalifRN]

i want something that doesnt deal too much with patients and family members because i just cant stand angry parents/spouses etc demanding so much even after giving an explanation about a difficult situation.

Unfortunately, it's hard to avoid difficult patients/spouses/family members . . . kind of comes with the territory, so to speak. You will learn to deal with these situations as you gain experience. At this particular time, you probably will not have much choice about where you work because new grad jobs are hard to come by . . . take what you can get and gain experience. Later, with a few years experience, you can decide on your "ideal" job.

[steytce]

i got a job in a nursing home and it's not really what im looking for but its so hard to find a job these days. im thinking ICU or ER but everyone keeps looking for experience. it can get really frustrating.

[casi, ASN, RN]

The current job hunting rules are apply to anything and everything, because the job market is terrible. Once you get a position you'll start getting a feel for what you are interested in.

After 6 months of searching for a job as a new grad I got a job in TCU. My plan has been get my year of experience and go back to the cardiology floor that I worked as an aide. The TCU I'm working at does a lot of hospice... Which I am finding that I really like. So once my year is up I might end up in a place totally different than I planned.

[Been there,done that, ASN, RN]

You are a new grad, yet don't wan't to deal with patients and families?

That is your job description. As far as hospice, I cannot think of another area that could require more expertise in dealing with people.

Homecare perhaps, the interaction is fairly minimal, driving and paperwork would be the main focus.