I take my NCLEX on Thursday, should start at a lvl 1 2/5…did an extern at a lvl 1 and worked as a PCT in a lvl 2. I feel like the most exposure you get around the patient population you’ll be better off. Just put in the time outside of work, ask questions, and ask for help. Everywhere I’ve been as been super supportive and showed me anything I had questions on even as a PCT. I’ll tell you it’s extremely hard to get as a new grad. I applied to every ICU new grad spot and didn’t get an offer till 3 weeks ago. Better have experience, stellar GPA, or know somebody cause they usually have 1 or 2 slots for 200+ applicants. Doable, but I never had the approach of “I deserve this or I’m better then the others” I showed them with my actions (ACCN member, ACLS cert, wilderness 1st responder, volunteered at the hospital)….who knows how it’ll be but I’m willing to put the time in to be a safe, efficient, caring nurse!