Taking that first job....

[JillRNColorado]

I had this under the career section and no one replied. Would anyone please

I am a recent new grad seeking employment at one of the only areas in the country without a nursing shortage! Our city (Ft Collins, CO) is rated one of the top 10 cities in the US to live so consequently....Anyway...getting into the local hospitals is not looking to good at present without experience. I have been offered a job with a Dialysis clinic in a chronic care setting. Does anyone know if this is "critical enough" to establish good skills etc? I am afraid it is like working at a nursing home...like once you go there it is hard to go to more acute settings. Any input would be so appreciated!!! Please share with me some areas others have started and if they were able to move on to more acute settings such as a hospital.

Thanks all!

Jill

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[Bklyngurl]

I share your frustration, I worked for 5 years as an LPN and now I have my RN and every employer wants a experience or a new grad BSN! How does all the knowledge and experience as an LPN fall to the waist side when an AAS- RN can't catch a break. With the nursing shortage here on the east cost still a relevent issue how can they not hire a new grad AAS- RN!

[NotReady4PrimeTime, RN]

Dialysis can be very challenging. Patients may have dramatic alterations in electrolyes requiring rapid assessment and intervention. They can have bleeding problems, sudden hypotension and other acute problems. And the process requires a certain amount of technical expertise, troubleshooting skills and good obsrvation skills too. It's not like a nursing home at all.