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Get ready to write your ticket!
A good way to figure out where you want to be is during clinicals. You spend a little time here and there and get a feel for different areas.
I would then apply for a CNA job in that area. It may help you see things differently and might change your mind or reinforce your decision, thus giving you a leg up.
Good luck!
I am an older 'n dirt nurse who strongly recommends nerw grads do a year of med surg to solidify their skills and learn organization and prioritizing. After a year in medsurg, you can then go wherever your heart desires---be it critical care, ER, rehab, psych, OR, you name it!
I'm a critical care nurse myself and with today's shortage, I do get new grads into ICU and ER occasionally. My opinion is they have missed out by not doing the medsurg and they tend to floundera bit, as well as being an extra drain on the orienting staff which doesn't help their new nurse jitters!! So, for what it's worth, ya got my opinion!! LOL! Best wishes and enjoy your clinicals! The neatest thing about nursing is there are SO many options!
Bradley
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Im a 39 yr male student . What area of nursing would one suggest for starting out ?I am really exited about starting this new profession.My wife is a rehab nurse for 15 yrs, she thinks I will be a good nurse.I have finished a cna course,but have not worked as of yet. I have 2 children 10 & 16 so stress does not really bother me.(ha) Thanks for any suggestions you might have.