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How did you choose your specialization?
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Posted about 2 years ago I was just wondering how other people choose what specialization they want to do, or if it was something that you always knew you wanted going into nursing school. Or if you're just happier being more of a generalist nurse. I've considered many things, because I personally do not want a more general nursing job. However, everyone has to start somewhere, and that would be okay for a couple of years until I can get an opportunity to do what I REALLY want to do. The only problem with that is - I'm still not sure what that is!!! haha I've had 3 instructors tell me that I would be good in forensic nursing, which is what I went into the program thinking I was eventually going to do. However, it just doesn't seem that there is that big of a demand for this field. Can anyone add input as to this? I've really enjoyed working with pediatric pts (I love kids!), and I had an OR rotation and dialysis rotation that I just loved! So the problem is, I'm just not sure where I would fit best. I've considered all of the above specializations, but I want to make sure that whatever I choose is a good fit and something that I will love getting up/going to work to do. I want to end up somewhere that I can really make a difference, because there's no better satisfaction than knowing you've really, truly helped someone. Any suggestions? Thanks!! |
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| Posted about 2 years ago Wow, I think it was some sort of divine intervention for me to be in Oncology. I never would have seen myself as a cancer nurse. I am such a naturalist, I would have never seen myself giving chemo. But, what I LOVED was the one on one contact at the outpatient setting. I really got to know my patients, because they became regulars. I really love the interaction with people. Even when they neared a dying stage, I felt like I was able to help them transition to that stage. I felt like I really made a difference in this area with patients and their families. Joyce Harrell, RN, OCN
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| Posted about 2 years ago Hello,
I am a currently a a nursing student and I work in as a PCt at an outpatient dialysis clinic. I love it! I have became well aquainted with my patients and their families. In an outpatient setting working as a nurse, you do patient assesments, anemia management, and vascular access management. I like dialysis because in a three-four hour period I feel like I have made a direct imppact on my patient health. The downside to dialysis is that you will be required to be at work earlier mornings between 4am and 5 am. Secondly, You will become attached to your patients becasuse you see them at least three times a week. This can be hard when they become ill or even die.
Hope this helps!!
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