DavidRamirez

"...the nurse said GoLytely, GOLYTELY! There was nothing light about it! It...just...wouldnt...stop!

I am a new nurse so I have been looking everywhere, i am mainly looking in houston area, memorial hermann, st lukes, hca, all of them want experience, not just er experience

From all the places I have been looking, you shouldnt have too much trouble finding a spot, especially with military background

That def is a major factor in my decision

Yes that does thank you, I guess what I was looking for was to hear that it is possible. I really dont think I will have that difficult of a time, I pick up things quickly and it doesn't take me long to be proficient at things, I know i would do great.

I've obviously got a lot to consider and all the feedback has been great, thanks everyone, I am looking in the Houston/North Houston area if anyone knows of any positions.

Was it a matter of putting your applications out there or were you meeting with directors?

Thanks for the input. I dont mind waiting, but I dont want to wait forever. I would love to go straight into ER but realize that it may be better to get experience on the floor first.

Hello all! I just graduated this December and got my RN license about a week ago. I worked full time through nursing school in a non medical field. I had multiple rotations in the ER during my clinicals and feel that is the best fit for me. I currently have my BLS and ACLS. I really want to start my career in the ER but know that hiring a new nurse in the ER is not a common thing. I have a good job right now and don't need immediate employment. My question is this...Would it be a better idea to try for a position on med/surg or tele, or icu or anything else, just to get into a hospital? Or would it be a good idea to just keep trying to find an ER that will accept a new nurse? Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.