Where to work after I graduate?

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I am about to graduate from the RN program I have worked in nursing homes for a long time as a CNA, then as an LPN I feel that working in a nursing home is my true passion but I am concerned that if I continue to work in a nursing home after I graduate as an RN I will end up loosing the ability to stay current and up to date in skills such as IV's, catheter insertions and so on and I don't want to loose those skills. Does anyone out there have experience with my concern? What did you guys end up doing?

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Many times RNs are utilized as charges, IV nurses, etc in LTC. In my experience the RN is always the one who is called upon to perform the "exotic procedures" such as IV insertion, PD administration, etc.

Honestly, get a job where you can and KEEP APPLYING. Join professional nurse organizations such as ANA and continue to get your BSN. Seek out continuing education training in your area, many times community colleges offer this.

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

Apply everywhere. Work where you get offered a position. The rest of the future will take care of itself. Best of luck!

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