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Sep 06, 2009 08:32 AM

Should I stay or go?!?


I am a new grad (finished in May) and like all the other new grads I've been unable to find a RN position in the hospitals. Here in Charlotte there are only 2 main hospital systems. I found a private duty nursing job where I've been since July. It's part time, 3 days, 8a-4p. I feel that I am learning great skills (she as a vent, trach, g-tube, etc), but I would have much rather have started in the hospital. I am still PRN in my hospital as a NA in hopes of something opening up soon. It is SO frustrating to work PRN as a NA when I am a RN. In calling recruiters no one knows when things will change. Too much is up in the air right now.

Anyway, last night a friend of mine told me about a doctor's office where she works. They are looking for another RN. She encouraged me to come in with my resume as I too could get a job. It's an internal Medicine practice affiliated with the "other" private hospital system here. She works M-F, and one day is a half day. She says that she is paid the same as the new nurses in the hospital. I am not sure if that includes shift diff?? or not? (I would guess not). I've been weighing the pros and cons and my dilemma is that I have been with my current hospital system for over 3 years. After 5 years I would be considered vested in the company so in less than 2 years i could be vested. My 401k and other benefits are with this system. My personal doctors are affiliated with them as well. If I change systems I will not be able to use my current insurance etc with my doctor. Of course the hospital will pay more, the average New grad here makes $20-$21/hour. With a $4 night shift diff, and $7 on weekends. My current hospital is located about 20 minutes from my house, which isn't an issue for me,. If I get the MD office job it will be about 6 min away from home, no holidays or weekends, and less money.
I know many would argue that a new grad should start off in a hospital setting, etc. which is my first choice. Unfortunately in this economy we are forced to be creative. I really don't have many other choices. I am worried that I am holding on to my current hospital for all the wrong reasons. I want to call them tomorrow to see if anything looks promising if not, I have to really consider moving on. I know in life you have to sometimes go where the opportunities are. At the beginning of next year I will have 6 months of RN (private duty) experience under my belt, and supposedly that opens up doors? Should I just wait it out and stay in my current hospital system or move on if I get offered the Dr's office job? Please help! I am conflicted in my mind! Thanks.


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from BSN75
Old Sep 09, 2009, 10:10 PM

Default Re: Should I stay or go?!?
I think I would take the new job, but that's just my opinion. I've worked in hospital and in office, and I much prefer office. The money is less for sure, but we work no holidays, and much better hours. Internal Medicine is great, you learn something new every day! Good luck!
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from Spoiled1
Old Sep 10, 2009, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by BSN75 View Post
I think I would take the new job, but that's just my opinion. I've worked in hospital and in office, and I much prefer office. The money is less for sure, but we work no holidays, and much better hours. Internal Medicine is great, you learn something new every day! Good luck!
Thanks for taking the time to read my post. A lot of people share your opinion, but what do you think of a new grad starting there? I am sure I will get my Master's in Nursing(NP) sooner than later, so I am starting to think it may not make a real difference.
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from ATX-RN
Old Nov 08, 2009, 01:48 PM

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I have a Masters and work in ambulatory care (doctor's office). It's a large system though. We have many specialities. You will learn a lot in IM about chronic illness and the treatment of those conditions. I personally did not like working in the hospital and much prefer the office setting. However, if you think you want to go into advanced practice nursing, working in the hospital at some point is a must.

I have chosen not to go into advanced practice and love my job as a supervisor. It really depends on what direction you chose to go in.
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