Work at a Large Teaching Hospital

The one advantage of the nursing shortage is that you can find a job almost anywhere. Take advantage of it and get the best experience you can in your first year. Then the whole world of nursing will be wide open to you. If at all possible, one of the best places to train is a hospital associated with a medical school. By the same token, your first job as a nurse in one of these facilities can be one of the best experiences you may have in your career. Patients in a teaching hospital are primed for students, and these patients have a good understanding of the culture in a learning environment. These facilities often have more funds available to afford the most state-of-the-art equipment. The doctors are usually well versed in the latest in procedures and treatments. You will be exposed to patients with far more complex diseases and those having experimental treatments.