carnatlast

Thanks for the info! I am very interested in LTAC as a springboard. I think it would give me a lot of experience and I like the idea of having a pt for a longer period. I've just heard that some hospital nurse managers don't consider LTAC to be sufficient experience, but from the sounds of it, I would think so? Hmmm....

Hi there! I just graduated this past May and have not been too aggressive about applying (enjoying summer with my kiddos!) but have managed to get into a few hospitals to turn in resume/cover letter in addition to applying online for positions. I am turning in a resume to a LTAC facility and am wondering how this will fare in 6 months to go into an acute care setting in a hospital? The nurse pt ratio in the LTAC is the same as in the hospital - 5:1 The pt population is definately more complex than a regular LTC facility, so I am hoping that - should I be hired - it will still be credible experience for my goal of obtaining a position in a hospital. Just wondering what any experienced nurses or nurse managers have to say about this. Thank you in advance! :) carn