mkatmuncy

Hi everyone, I posted a similar question under a different topic area, but I am desperate for any input. I am graduating with my ASN this coming August and am pre-enrolled in an RN to BSN program. My long-term goal is to work in pediatric surgery, as a first assist, APN, or PA etc. Any role that would allow me to actually assist in the surgical procedures, specifically cardiovascular or cardiothoracic. I have two job offers from a national recognized children's hospital corporation, the campus where a live is only a level 2 trauma center while the main hospital is 3 hours away. The other is for an adult OR at our largest hospital locally, also level 2. Considering my career goals, does anyone have any advice regarding which area would end up being the most beneficial. I'm worried I'll lose vital skills if I go straight into the OR, while simultaneously knowing that if I want to work in surgery until I die maybe it's okay to not be doing subcutaneous injections and Foleys everyday. I also know not many new grads start in the OR as many don't have traditional residencies. The ER is in pediatrics and that is the demographic I would love to be working with, however most of their higher acuity will be air lifted to the main hospital. I like the ER, but if the cases I would want to work on most are being diverted to the larger campus, would it really be helpful for me in the long run? Thanks in advance for any advice you may have!