Knewnurse

Thanks. Apparently there's always more than one RN there if I have any questions. So, I guess I'll just have to keep applying, otherwise may have to take this for now and work my butt off educating myself.

All the RNs function as charge nurses that work there. I wouldn't be able to be a "regular" staff nurse with assignments because that is given to the RPNs. I understand everyone's point. Ive been considering it because it's not as busy as a hospital unit. It's something like LTC and rehab. But nonetheless, I have these hesitations for a reason...

I would rather opt for that as well. I'm an RN, so apparently that means I would have charge duties. In Canada, we don't have LPNs, but RPNs would be the equivalent I believe. It's the RPNs who have assignments, just like how it is at most LTC facilities...

Good evening all,I recently posted a topic regarding whether new grads should start in med/surg, and it seems the consensus is, though it would be beneficial, times have changed, and it isn't necessary. So, I maybe be getting a position in a complex continuing care centre to begin my new grad career as an RN. The only frightening thing, I'll be a charge nurse if I accept this job! I've been told that I'll get as much orientation as needed, and the unit isn't as "crazy" as med/surg, and that I should do fine (I did well in my med/surg clinical rotations). What do you think? Can a new grad handle this? Apparently the staff are very helpful. I'd like to brush up on my assertiveness as I used to be fairly shy but have come a little way with this issue. Shall I go for it, or keep looking?

Lol thanks.I'll have to look into the general rotation thing. Something like rehab does sound appealing too. I guess what's comforting is that if I don't like something, I have so many other areas to choose from. Maybe I can consider this year ahead of me an extension of my schooling, because I think that's really what it will be like...lots to learn.

Hi all,I'm a new nurse. I'm deciding where to begin my career. I liked the ideas of public health, mental health, and home health while I was in school, but would really love to get my masters and do research within the next couple of years. Writing is my forte and I love it. I'm just having trouble deciding on where to apply right now to begin my career. I'd like to get a good foundation so everyone says go for medsurg. I agree, I just have a hard time with this type of nursing as its so fast-paced and nightshifts are so hard on the body! I am an INFP personality and also a highly sensitive person for those who are familiar. I get so drained and stressed in this type of nursing. I heard complex continuing care is slower paced, but will I get a good foundation? I'm also more dreamy and creative but can succeed in medsurg if I really try, it just goes against my basic personality and I get depressed doing shift wor as I think I have SAD related to my high sensitivity. Any advice? Should I suck it up and work medsurg for a year and then follow my dreams to become a nurse researcher? If anyone else has a similar personality type, I'd be curious to know where you are working as an RN. Thanks!