TimS89

Hey thanks a lot for the advice. That was honestly my plan in my mind when I first took this job. I know it won't be easy but nothing ever is, so it'll be worth it in the end. And honestly I'd have no problem being re-trained as a new grad, I think that would only help me ease into the transition. I was also thinking I'd get some certifications while I can through the AHA - ACLS/PALS. Anything can help I suppose when the time comes. Thanks again for the input.

Hello all, I'm a new grad nurse that recently started with one of the big dialysis companies as a Hemodialysis RN, starting in the clinic setting. After months of applying to hospitals and critical care positions and hearing nothing back, I started to apply everywhere and anywhere for a nursing job. Luckily, I landed 2 interviews; my current one in dialysis and another at a psych hospital. Being that I want to eventually get into critical care, I figured taking the dialysis job was the better move, also because I can eventually get into the acute dialysis setting in hospitals. I'm in training now, and to my surprise I'm actually enjoying it. But what do you experienced CCRN's think? Have I doomed myself by not waiting for a hospital job? Will it be difficult to get into a hospital after 1 year in the dialysis setting? Does working in dialysis help at all with being a critical care nurse in an ICU setting? I also have a BSN, I'm hoping that helps a bit when the time comes to start applying to hospitals again. Any and all advice is welcome, thanks for the time.