u/KangarooAdmirable544

Hey everyone! I'm graduating with my MSN in December and trying to plan out my first couple of years as a new RN. I have two areas I'm really passionate about critical care and women's health and I'm trying to figure out how to pursue both without burning out.

My current plan is to start full time in the ICU (I've been a nurse tech in an ICU for a while so the environment is familiar), and then after I feel settled probably around 6–12 months in to pick up a PRN or part-time OB/L&D position on the side.

Has anyone worked dual specialties early in their career like this? Is it realistic to add a PRN OB position after your first year in the ICU, or is that too much too soon as a new grad? Would love to hear how others have navigated loving more than one specialty.

Hey everyone! I'm graduating with my MSN in December and trying to plan out my first couple of years as a new RN. I have two areas I'm really passionate about critical care and women's health and I'm trying to figure out how to pursue both without burning out.

My current plan is to start full time in the ICU (I've been a nurse tech in an ICU for a while so the environment is familiar), and then after I feel settled probably around 6–12 months in to pick up a PRN or part-time OB/L&D position on the side.

Has anyone worked dual specialties early in their career like this? Is it realistic to add a PRN OB position after your first year in the ICU, or is that too much too soon as a new grad? Would love to hear how others have navigated loving more than one specialty.