What type of nursing?????

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So I am in a generalist graduate degree and am entering my last semester. Only problem is I'm still not sure what type of nursing I want to do!!! As of right now I'm leaning more toward Psychiatric nursing or OB nursing. However, I've been told that getting hired as a new grad in OB is pretty difficult. Anyone have any insight into areas of nursing and suggestions?

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Specializes in med-surg, OR.

Many nurses who have been nursing a few years, still ask themselves this question. I know that is not much of a help. But I would suggest, networking with people you know that are nurses themselves, ask them about their careers. Search the postings in specialty areas on this site, especially in areas of interest. Once you get into a nursing program, they will expose you to different areas. You usually know you may like an area if you can "see yourself working there," and it sparks an interest in you to learn more. It is difficult to navigate a career in nursing for many, b/c other factors that also influence career decisions we make such as: # hours needed, location, family obligation, ect. A lot of specialty areas require expereince as well, such as OB as you mentioned above. Some hospital offer internship programs for new grads. This is probably a good route to take if you have your heart set on a specialty area, but you may be required to relocate to get this kind of opportunity. Look over job postings in your areas of interest, to see what employers are looking for. Your advanced degree should be an asset to you on the job hunt. Hope this helps a little.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Emergency, CEN.

Start with basic med-surg and go from there. I was told it normally takes 3 positions to find your perfect fit.

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Thanks guys! I appreciate the feedback.

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