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Hello everyone, I am also interested in becoming a research nurse. Right now i'm a new grad RN with a prior BA in biochem in which I have some research experience within the university. My long term goal is to either become a geriatrics NP or nurse researcher...so I'm just applying to every job that fits either of the two.. Is this a good idea or will it make me even more confused on what career path I want to take? And as far as becoming a research nurse, I am applying to Nurse Research positions but I was wondering if I should apply to Research Assistant positions as well in case I don't get the Nurse Research positions? I was thinking that the research assistant position will give me experience in medical research and make me a stronger candidate for a future nurse research positions but i'm an RN, will I be wasting my RN by being a research assistant for a year or two? I guess I really don't know what the best thing to do here is. Please help :/

Hello everyone! :) I'm a new grad RN with a possible geri-psych job offer. My long term goal is to specialize in geriatrics nursing and maybe go back to school and become a geriatric nursing practioner OR get into research nursing... I was wondering if this geri-psych job will help me accomplish my long term goals and make me a better candidate for future jobs or not. It has been really hard to find any place that would accept new grad RN because everyone wants someone with at least 1 year of experience and I have none so this is definitely an opportunity plus I need to start making money asap! However, because this geri-psych place is willing to take me in and train me, they asked that I sign a 2-yr contract with them because they don't want to invest in someone that will just leave which is understandable. What should I do??? Is this a good opportunity to start off with?? If yes, what is a good asking salary for a new grad BSN,RN in a geri-psych setting? Thank you so much for your help!