Bobnbernee

When I graduated from nursing school, the only job available at the time was a position in psych. I have thoroughly enjoyed my position, however, when it comes to other conditions that arise with my patients, sometimes I feel a step behind my coworkers. This is due to the fact that the majority of my coworkers have had that "med-surg" that I lack in my background. I now find myself in a position where I have to find another job. (My current job is contract based, and is expiring at the end of this year.) However, it seems as if things have changed. Most positions now require a BSN, which I do not have, or they want at least a year of med-surg. I have tried applying for new grad positions in med-surg, however I am told that because I have worked as a nurse now for the last 2 years, I cannot be considered for a new grad position. Did I really make a mistake taking on a specialty without the med-surg experience, and how can I rectify this situation, when jobs are scarce enough already?