Hey guys,
So I want to bring up a hot topic here that I hear often. As I have stated before, I am a new grad, about to take my NCLEX and I was hired in the ER prior to graduation. I was only one of 2 new grads offered a position in the ER at my local hospital.
I often here MANY seasoned nurses say that new grads should NOT be hired in critical care positions. I feel I have an advantage over other new grads since I have worked as a nurse apprentice in the ER prior to graduating.
I know a lot of students do not feel they belong in med/surg or any "stepping stone" unit, so I am here to ask you guys your opinion. Whether you're a nurse for 2 years or 25, what is YOUR opinion on a new grad starting in the ER?
In case anyone is wondering my opinion, I am a firm believer that some people are meant to go into critical care- BOTTOM LINE. I don't really believe new grads NEED to start on a med/surg floor to gain their experience and time management. I truly believe some just do better than others in critical care right off the bat.
I am a mother to 2 sons, as well as a hairstylist and managed to work full time throughout the entire RN program, so I do not feel like I am lacking in time management.
I know I still have soooo much to learn and I absolutely LOVE being given the opportunity to learn in a critical and fast paced environment.
Let me know what YOU guys think. Im also going to add a poll in case some of you guys do not have the time to write out your answer, but if you do, please take the time to respond because I truly am curious.
Thanks so much,
XO, Alex