lis102me

I'm glad I found this discssion thread. I'm a new grad, my degree hasn't even posted yet for me to take the NCLEX...that's how new Iam:nuke: I also have the opportunity to start in the ICU or the ER. I've done over 300 clinical hours between a SICU and MICU. I've worked as an EMT in the ER for 2 years! Both appeal to me and both are definately two different creatures and I have adapted well in both settings. As a new grad the ICU appeals to me because it's learning systems and there I've seen a lot more autonomy in ICU nurses. ER appeals because of the rush and learning to prioritize 5 patients at once instead of 2 like in an ICU. In your opinion, would ICU or ER lay a better foundation for a new nurse? I know MedSurg is the IDEAL foundation, but no thank you, I don't want 8+ patients at once and lose the nurse-patient relationsihp. On another note, I would like to start taking travel assgnments after 1yr experience. Does anyone know if there are more ER or ICU assignments out there? Or are they about the same?