I am going to start working in a an ED in July and am a new graduate nurse. I was a Nurse Apprentice in the ED, and it was a wonderful experience. There is a lot of opinions when it comes to this subject, and I can certainly see both sides. You will not know alot coming out of nursing school. It can be very difficult. I certaintly would not want to start in the ED without an extensive new Graduate program in place. I will go to classes and be precepted for 4 months. I think to succeed you must be assertive in learning all you can and asking for help when you need it....I promise you that is a lot harder than it sounds. I know I am about to enter a very difficult, challenging, and learning filled time :).