Post-acute prior to acute care job??

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Specializes in sub-acute/rehab; acute psych.

Hi! I was hoping to get your thoughts and experiences on your first job out of nursing school. I passed NCLEX a couple weeks ago, and have been applying to major hospitals. I met a girl recently who said a particular post-acute facility where she worked wasn't bad. I looked them up, they called for an interview the next day. Long story short, does this hurt my chances of getting into acute care later? I REALLY REALLY intend to do hospital nursing, and don't want to waste time, but could use the job.

thoughts and comments appreciated! thanks!

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

If you need the money, take the job. Changing specialties is always a bit of a hurdle now regardless, but if you need to pay your bills, you need to pay your bills. Postacute nursing experience is better than no nursing experience.

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Specializes in sub-acute/rehab; acute psych.
13 minutes ago, not.done.yet said:

If you need the money, take the job. Changing specialties is always a bit of a hurdle now regardless, but if you need to pay your bills, you need to pay your bills. Postacute nursing experience is better than no nursing experience.

Thanks! I start orientation this week. Still applying to whatever I can ?

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