The ED was my first job out of nursing school. While it was my first choice, I would not recommend it as the starting point of a nursing career. You are literally "learning on the run" and that can be overwhelming. That being said, I love the rapid pace, thinking on my feet, and the fact that no two shifts (or patients) are ever same. Every day I go home totally exhausted...and I love it! Also, great article with a lot of truth!