I am new to this site, been lurking for a little while though. So if this was already brought up, I apologize. But I am wondering, who here went into nursing (or plan on pursuing nursing) because of one field, and only one field? Did you want to be a nurse because you could only see yourself being an L&D nurse, and would never consider another specialty? Do you love trauma and would only work in the ER? Did you see nursing school as a stepping stone to an advanced degree? LIke, you always wanted to be a CRNA, and couldn't fathom being a floor nurse...so you went to nursing school, worked in the ICU, then went straight to CRNA school and never looked back? For those that had a set idea in their head, how did it work out? Were you able to work in your dream job? Is it everything you hoped for? Did you change your mind in nursing school?
Sorry for all the questions, but I am thinking about nursing school (along with other healthcare options), and want to get a feel for where nurses are coming from. Nursing intrigues me, but many fields I can't see myself working in. I was wondering if that was normal, and if I should still consider nursing, or if maybe I am not cut out for it. Is it ok to only be interested in one type of nursing?
For some reason, especially in nursing school, med/surg just isn't sexy and there is a big push to "specialize". Anyway I am doing what I love!
This made me crack up. That's the perfect way to convey it!!
I always thought I wanted to be an ER nurse, (and maybe I will someday) but I landed on a tele floor where I LOVE my coworkers and for me that's a huge part of a job--the environment. So I guess I'll stay put for now...
Labor and Delivery is my passion for sure. That was based on a not so great experience for my 1st delivery and a FABULOUS experience the 2nd tme around.
I did enjoy other areas while in school. But OB is def my #1...Peds would be my #2
I would LOVE to be an L+D nurse, however LPN's in my hospital can't do L+D. I'm already 32 and just graduated as an LPN and really don't know when or if I'll go back to school and become an RN.
As an LPN, I work casually at 2 LTC facilities. I thought I would hate it, but I actually really enjoy LTC! I love getting to know the residents and being able to brighten their day. I LOVE wound care, so I get to do that in LTC.
I feel however that I'm not using all of the skills I've been trained in, so I've accepted a position at my hospital on a plastic surgery ward. I'm really looking forward to it!! Plus, I'll be doing tons of advanced dressings and such, so it fits in well with my 'passion' for wound care.
I'm still going to be casual at my LTC facilities as well :)
DeepFriedRN
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This made me crack up. That's the perfect way to convey it!!
I always thought I wanted to be an ER nurse, (and maybe I will someday) but I landed on a tele floor where I LOVE my coworkers and for me that's a huge part of a job--the environment. So I guess I'll stay put for now...