mharden

I am a new R.N. (got my license 4 months ago) and have been working in a long-term care facility. My true preference is the hospital, but it is very difficult to get a hospital job in my community at the moment. Long-term care is not at all what I thought nursing would be; 30 patients at a time, pushing meds non-stop and very little time for interaction with patients. I also have few chances to practice skills such as starting IVs. I have an opportunity to work as a Hospice nurse. I'm conflicted; It would be very rewarding to spend more time with patients and to make a difference to them and their families. However, my concern is that I won't be able to transition to a hospital if I decide later that I want to. What kind of technical skills are used during hospice nursing? Any advice is much appreciated!