nurseitup

Thanks, This is what I felt as well. I am glad that I could confirm it with folks who have so much experience in the field. I'm sure I will find my way back to psych, in some capacity, in the next 20-30 years. JD

So i have been a pysche nurse for one year. i was hired as a new grad. I felt the new job would really help me learn to deal with some very difficult patients. Shortly after i was hired i was cross trained to med-surge for 6 weeks so that i could float in the hospital. On any given week I snag a least 8-24 hours in med-surge (tele and ortho mostly) through floating or picking up extra shifts. My husband and i are relocating (he is the marines) and i am going to apply for med-surge positions. I really feel pretty comfortable on med-surge these days and enjoy the fast pace nature of the work. My friends, however, claim that i am forever pigeon holed now because i started in psyche nursing. Is this true....? i worked in this specialty for one year and have picked up so many shifts on med-surge i feel comfortable with almost any med-surge patient. what do you all think? Do i have a shot at med-surge or should i just stick with psych nursing and be thankful to have a job that pays more than minimum wage?? I would especially appreciate if anyone who has made this type of transition could give me resume pointers.

Anyone got answers for flapper...... I am in a similar situation.