What specialties are most in demand?

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Specializes in Currently: Certified School Nurse.

...in the NY/NJ area.

One, I am simply curious. And two, I have areas in my mind that I *think* I might like to go into (I still have 1.5 years of school left!) and wonder whether there is a dearth of nurses in the areas i am considering or if perhaps there is a shortage.

So I guess, in addition to being curious about which specialities are in great demand, i wonder, as well which areas are more 'popular'.

Many thanks everyone!

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Specializes in Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic).

I have been interviewing all over NJ and NYC, and it seems to me that they need Peds ICU nurses everywhere. I thought about doing it, but I have a NICU background and found a great job at MSCHONY. Good luck!

Stephen

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Geriatric is always in demand because people are getting older.

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Specializes in Currently: Certified School Nurse.

Thanks guys and good luck with the new job, Stephen.

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Specializes in ICU, Cardiac Cath/EPS Labs.

Hhmmm...Is it true that Pediatrics ICU is greatest in demand?? You mean the area that WE--the nurses--hope to work in as opposed to the area that THEY--the hospitals--have difficulty filling due to the number of nurses needed, tough working conditions, etc....????

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Specializes in Neonatal ICU (Cardiothoracic).
Hhmmm...Is it true that Pediatrics ICU is greatest in demand?? You mean the area that WE--the nurses--hope to work in as opposed to the area that THEY--the hospitals--have difficulty filling due to the number of nurses needed, tough working conditions, etc....????

The places I was interviewing at were expanding their units, sometimes doubling in size to accommodate peds cardiac units, new open heart/transplant programs, etc. That was the reason they gave for hiring....

Stephen

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