Bee1740

Hello, I'm looking into working as a new nurse in two different specialties: As a PACU RN in an outpatient center or as an Aesthetic nurse. Anyone know which may be better to have a career in down the line? I'm not sure if PACU RN in an ambulatory setting will be considered for other PACU positions in the future (since it's technically not acute, right?) Will having any PACU experience at all be helpful in eventually getting per diem/part-time jobs? I've heard aesthetic nursing can be competitive, and have been doing research on this, but it does seem like the workload will be easier than other settings. This job offer starts off with less hours, but I'm hoping in the future I could be working more (unfortunately I've only seen 8hr days in aesthetic nursing, generally speaking). My ideal position would be to work 2 twelve hour shifts a week. I know my first job won't be that way, but I'm trying to figure out which path might lead me toward this goal? Please be kind in your responses and I appreciate the advice you may have to offer!

Just wanted to say to anyone reading this that you don't always have to listen to the fear! I took a 2 month break and visited family halfway around the world once I graduated. Just returned, studied for exactly 3 weeks, took my NCLEX and passed the first time!! I spent so much time worrying about my decision and letting the anxiety I felt from my peers/teachers/Kaplan terrify me that I was making a bad choice. I hardly studied at all while I was there and just enjoyed spending time with the people I loved. I think the impact it had on my mental health gave me the energy to just focus and go in confidently when I took the exam. Not saying you should slack off and not study, but just saying don't panic! Sometimes you gotta do things your own way and not worry about what everyone tells you you SHOULD be doing. Just because some people fail multiple times, doesn't necessarily mean you will.

Okay, I'm really glad I asked! That gives me hope! I'm so nervous because I'm an out-of-state student (which I know I've been told not to come here), but had to come here for other reasons. So I feel on the bottom of the totem-pole. Maybe I will try directly applying to other hospitals outside of their new grad programs, like you said.

Hi, I'm looking into maybe applying now? I'm concerned about the job market as a new grad. People always say hospitals are in need of nurses, but I know it's more difficult to get hired here. Would you still recommend applying here or do you think I stand a chance getting in anywhere else?