Which unit would be good for a RN with ADHD-inattentive to work on?

These are the units of thought of:

Pediatrics (I volunteered in a children's hospital for 4 years in high school & enjoyed it)
Cardiac (I love learning about the heart)
Emergency Room


**I'll be graduating this coming May (2015)
I say this with all due respect, but IMO you should get your ADHD under control. All of those specialties--actually, any nursing specialty--needs a nurse running at the top of their game and not struggling with symptoms.If you're not already seeking treatment, I would make an appointment with a psychiatrist to address your condition. Best of luck.
Meriwhen: I think your comment was very unprofessional..and offensive...Ive had ADHD for some time now...It is a VERY common mental diagnosis.......especially among health care workers....Just because I have ADHD doesn't mean i'm any less capable of a nurse than others. Infact, because I've learned to manage my symptoms so well that am to multi-task at a higher level than others often. ALSO...MANY nurses who work in an ER have ADHD themselves....same with paramedics (us ADHD folks do very well under high pressure). Not that its any of your business..but I do take stimulant medication which helps me tremendously..There is a lot of stimga associated with ADHD...studies have proven that there are lots of benefits of having ADHD such as: the ability to hyperfocus in any given situation, more creative, usually higher-intelligence, good intuition, flexibility, good enthusiasm...so please don't undermine ADHD..
Well, I have ADHD and found the original reply right on. Bottom line if you have ADHD/ADD AND have aspirations to be a nurse: Get it under control or you will have problems in ANY area of nursing.
Never did I say I have problems with ADHD..................All my question was asking is which unit do nurses with ADHD usually excel in..it's a known fact that ADHD nurses do great in ER's for instance....
You are being defensive. I was saying that would be my advice as a nurse. Whether you have problems or not, if you are not able to concentrate and stay on task, nursing will be a tough row to hoe. Period. Remember, I said I have it, so it's not like it can't be done. But it's tough. I know.
Im graduating in May........I worked in a children's hospital for 4 years.....In ER for 1 year...and a doctor's office for 2 years......I know nursing is my fit, hense why I choose it.....Im not being defensive..Im annoyed at your comments because I don't feel you know enough about my situation to comment. Plus I wasnt asking for your input regrding if I would be a good nurse, I already know Ill be a great nurse. Ontop of that my grandmother and aunt are both nurses with ADHD..which goes to show..
Maybe. But maybe also, you don't like the answers you are receiving, either, and feeling defensive. You asked, so I am answering. If you don't want to hear certain answers, don't ask such questions on a public forum. We are not "unprofessional" because we give you an answer you don't want to hear.As I said:ADHD is workable, I know. ALSO, Like I said, I have it. But you have no idea what all nursing entails til you ARE one, which I am.
I think it's the word "inattentive" in the title that sticks out, and when joined with your question, gives the impression that you might be looking for a unit where attention to detail is less important (doesn't exist). I'm sure that's not what you meant, but at first glance, struck me that way. Besides the obvious keeping symptoms in check, you'll probably do best in an area that is particularly interesting to you (which is likely different than the next nurse with add/adhd). I recall a prior post on a thread by a nurse with ADD mentioning that she does well in one position for a yr or two, gets bored, & has to change jobs to keep interested & focused.Also keep in mind that depending on your job market, you may not have a lot of choice initially upon graduation.
Quote from zsnursMeriwhen: I think your comment was very unprofessional..and offensive...Ive had ADHD for some time now...It is a VERY common mental diagnosis.......especially among health care workers....Just because I have ADHD doesn't mean i'm any less capable of a nurse than others. Infact, because I've learned to manage my symptoms so well that am to multi-task at a higher level than others often. ALSO...MANY nurses who work in an ER have ADHD themselves....same with paramedics (us ADHD folks do very well under high pressure). Not that its any of your business..but I do take stimulant medication which helps me tremendously..There is a lot of stimga associated with ADHD...studies have proven that there are lots of benefits of having ADHD such as: the ability to hyperfocus in any given situation, more creative, usually higher-intelligence, good intuition, flexibility, good enthusiasm...so please don't undermine ADHD..
there are lots of benefits of having ADHD such as: the ability to hyperfocus in any given situation
I'm a little confused as to why you would pose such a question if your ADHD--inattentive type is not a factor in choosing a job. If it is well controlled, take that out of the equation and figure out what you might like to do as well as what type of jobs are actually available at the time. I don't think anyone is trying to be offensive. I think everyone is answering the question the way they interpreted it.
If I were you, I'd try to shadow on a few units I was interested in. That may help you narrow down what kind of nursing would challenge you/fit you best. Good luck!