Which specialty fits my personality best?

Life In Scrubs

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

• Which specialty will best suit you and your personality.
• The personality traits and mindsets necessary for each specialty.

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Show Notes:

Have you ever wondered which nursing specialty is best for you? Today, our goal is to help you figure that out! From critical care all the way to non-bedside work, we’re discussing which specialty matches you and your personality type! What are the qualities necessary for the different areas of nursing? Who works best with what, and why? We’ll be considering both the strengths you should have and the weaknesses you should look out for, so you can pursue your healthcare dreams. There’s a specialty for everyone, so let’s find yours!

00:45 Finding the specialty best for your personality type.

02:25 What kind of personality fits med surg and telemetry?

05:50 What works best for ICU?

11:00 How about ER? How is it different from ICU?

17:05 What personality type suits OR?

21:25 What sort of person fits working hospice?

25:10 Who works best with pediatrics?

28:55 What about non-bedside work?

31:10 Will being a school nurse suit you?

33:30 The personality type that best matches psych.

36:00 Who is suited for wound nursing?

39:40 Where do you fit best?