AntigenicShift

Thanks for that Ashley. I was thinking Cardiology and Respiratory too, so I'm glad that I'm on the right track. :) I've actually found it difficult to find a shadowing place at the hospitals around here. They say I should just wait for a ED placement so I can use the University insurance. I shouldn't have to wait too long, I think I'll be able to preference ED placements next year.

Hi, I'm a new graduate entry Nursing student in Australia. I'm currently very interested in a career in Emergency Nursing, but obviously without any experience in the field to inform my decision. I plan on preferencing placements in Emergency departments later on in my degree, when they become available. In the meantime I have placements in other medical wards and was wondering if there are any medical wards in particular that would be the most helpful in building skills and knowledge which may be useful in Emergency Nursing. Wards that I'll be able to preference include Cardiology, Vascular, Respiratory, Infectious Diseases, Neurology, Internal and Thoracic Medicine, Rheumatology/Endocrinology, Geriatric Assessment and Rehabilitation, Extended Carem, Ophthalmology/Rheumatology/Immunology and Renal. Obviously I'll be learning very useful skills and knowledge where ever I end up being placed, I was just wondering if certain units would be more advantageous for a future career in Emergency Nursing. Thanks for any help. Cheers, Cathy