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Hello, all. I'm a male student nurse, 33 years old (2nd profession, etc.) and about to graduate in May, 07. Throughout school, most of my clinical experiences have been med-surg, which is what my school recommends for new graduates' first years as RNs. However, I've hardly ever felt like med-surg is a good fit for me. Perhaps it's just my ignorance and pre-graduation jitters, but I just can't see myself enjoying work as a med-surg nurse.
That being said, I'm investigating other routes I could take as a new RN - and IV nursing has caught my eye. The few I've talked to at hospitals say they enjoy their independence and traveling all over the hospital. They've enjoyed honing a finite skill that is also a necessary service. But I'm curious about what others of you might have to say.
What do you do as an IV nurse? Is IV nursing (whatever your particular kind) a realistic pursuit for a new grad? What do you like about about your work? In advance, thank you for sharing your opinions.
- S
sirI, MSN, APRN, NP
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You are to be commended on your ability to self-reflect and understand your original rationale for seeking the specialty. Kudos to you. It takes some individuals years to be able to do that.
You are going to go far!!! :) Good luck in whatever you choose.