nya2000RN

Thank you for your response it really helped! How long have you been a nurse?

Hi, I am a new grad just finished my degree in 12/2006 and passing the boards on 3/14/2007. I am very interested in psychiatric nursing because I have a previous Bachelors Degree in psychology and has worked as a Case Manager for the population for 4 years. I also worked at a mental health residential treatment facilty for 3 years while pursing my 1st degree. I have only worked as a psych nurse for 5 weeks and have heard so many other nurses say to me that I should have completed a year of med surg before begining the job. I know that med surge is not the field for me even though it may help with some skills. Being a Psych nurse is all I ever wanted to do, so why are people making me feel as if I am missing out on a part of my career that I can never get back. Is it a must that I complete 1 year of med surg even if have no plans on ever going into this area of nursing. Please I need advice!!!!!!!!!