renee924

Thanks cn2007rn! Those are very good points. -renee924

I am a new nurse and hear that the first year as a nurse is difficult. Any advice on transitioning from school to practice? I graduated in December, 2011 and worked at a rehabilitation hosptal for about three months. I did not find the job to be a good fit for me and resigned. When I do find a new job, I want to be sure to be succeessful instead of being overwhelmed and less effective. Does anyone have suggestions on tools to being successful and gaining clinical competency? Any strategies and insights in becoming successful as a new nurse? Thanks!

Hi everyone. I just joined allnurses. I graduated from nursing school in December, 2011 with an Associate degree. After passing NCLEX, I worked at a rehabiltation hospital but resigned after 3 months. It was not the right fit. I later found a RN residency to apply to but did not the job. I really wanted the rn residency to have the proper training and guidance as a new nurse. I am concerned about finding appropriate training in a job for a new nurse. I am searching for an nursing area that has consistency. I am an inquisitive person. Some may say that floor nursing is not for me but I want to gain the clinical competency skills to have as a basis. Any ideas on areas of nursing that have more consistency and less multitasking? I was thinking cardiac nursing since it has more of a focus. I've always been drawn to a hospital. Are there nursing jobs in hospitals for new grads that don't involve floor nursing. What other areas can I look to outside of hospitals? I am trying to establish career goals and find an appropriate path for those goals. Any suggestions, insights or feedback? Thank you!