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RN with NO Med-Surg experienceRating: (votes: 0) What area of nursing are you interested in? You don't HAVE to haveMed Surge experience, necessarily. I went to school with several nurseswho have worked OB their entire career. Myself, I'm pretty settled intoworking either Geriatrics (LTC) or Psych, and that's OK with me. Comment:
I also have 0 Med surg experience, but I do have ICU and ED experience. I think If you are interested in a Hospital job, you can apply and see what happens.
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I would like to try OB, would prefer women's health. Most offices only hire LPN's. I miss the hustle and bustle of the hospital setting, don't miss my calves throbbing at the end of my 12hr shift or the way they ache after doing 3 12's in a row. How long does it usually take to figure out where you fit best?
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Good to know. Most hospitals where I live want you to have at least 1 yr med- surg before they put you in a specialty area.
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Honestly? I don't think it is the "no med-surg" that will hold you back. I think it is the MSN with no acute care experience. You'll be too expensive for the BSN level jobs but not experienced enough for the MSN level. Hopefully you have internal contacts who can help you over the hump..?
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Thats what I'm worried about. I like my desk job with RN pay but feel the acute care is very important in the long run.
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I'm honestly not sure why you must have 1 year of med/surg to become a FNP. I personally am a BSN to DNP student that is med/surg certified but the roles are completely separate. My program never asked me if I had 1 year of med/surg in the interview nor did they care that I was certified. The health assessment skils are completely different as well so really that point is moot. Unless you particularly want to use your FNP to work in a hospital setting then I certainly would back track to gain that kind of experience.
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