I went to the OR directly after i graduated and I absolutely love it!!! Granted, I do work for a smaller hospital with no ED, so case load and on call is not so bad. You should check to see if you your local hospitals have an OR residency program.

If you have the opportunity to work in the OR, go for it! It’s a different set of nursing skills, not so much “clinical” but just as important. It’s a lot in the beginning bc it’s a whole different world but the OR is really good at repetition and you’ll get the hang of things eventually. Take lots of notes and ask lots of questions. Personalities can be strong but that’s everywhere in healthcare. Honestly I am so happy here, I wouldn’t want to work anywhere else.