Moving to CT. Any new grad jobs?

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Hello All CT RNs,

I moved from NYC to Florida for a job. Well it ended up not being exactly what I thought it would be and I quit. Actually I thought I was going to be moved to a lower acuity unit and well, that didn't happen. Anyway, I am getting my CT license and possibly moving back up North in the next couple of months. What are the job prospects for new grads?

I only have my ADN :( But I am actively in a BSN program and will graduate next year (also have a non-nursing BA and MA). Any thoughts? Is it worth it? Any help would be appreciated!

Specializes in Tele/Interventional/Non-Invasive Cardiology.

Okay. Yeah that's what I was told. I just I am just thinking that obviously the pay would be less than someone working 36-40 hours a week. I'm also wondering for the other hospitals if I apply, should I include by few month stint at this hospital in Florida or just leave it off the resume. I don't want to look bad to managers!

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Did you leave on good terms? Are you on the eligible for rehire list? Even that few months is counted as RN experience. With the job market as tough as it is, every little bit helps.

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Specializes in Tele/Interventional/Non-Invasive Cardiology.

Well, I quit the unit because for me, it just wasn't a good fit. I was in a RN residency program. The workload, the toxic environment and some nurse bullying were enough to quit. My educator (my supervisor) would probably vouch for me. She was totally nice and even got me interviews at the same hospital to transfer units. I had a terrible preceptor, incidents with a couple nurses but most of the staff liked me and so did my educator (who was my manager).

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Specializes in medsurg, progressive care.

To echo CT Pixie, 32 hrs is considered full time at a lot of places. I am technically at 32 hours/wk and am full time with benefits, etc. Maybe it's also just my hospital but I also get offered a LOT of overtime and often work 40-48hrs/wk. And pay varies by hospital, I have friends who work 36/wk and make less than I do at my 32/wk. It all depends on the hospital. And if you got paid in Florida (which, since you worked there for a few months, I'm assuming you did) then I would include it. I'd rather have to explain why I left a job, than try to explain why I left AND why I didn't put it on a resume.

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Since you are on good terms with your manager/educator, you might want to reach out to her, and make sure she is willing to give you a good reference. Once you have that assurance, put the experience on your resume, and include your manager and her contact info in your cover letter. Since you are actively going to school PLUS moving to another state, you have "cover" for quitting (needed to focus on your studies, and moving), so perhaps no need to mention all the problems in the toxic environment up front. If it comes up in the interview, you can be honest while being professional. Maybe consult with someone (like your educator/manager) with experience hiring to find out how to address the subject tactfully.

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Well, I quit the unit because for me, it just wasn't a good fit. I was in a RN residency program. The workload, the toxic environment and some nurse bullying were enough to quit. My educator (my supervisor) would probably vouch for me. She was totally nice and even got me interviews at the same hospital to transfer units. I had a terrible preceptor, incidents with a couple nurses but most of the staff liked me and so did my educator (who was my manager).

If asked why you left, I'd personally leave out the sentence I bolded. Stick with it just wasn't a good fit ;)

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@wannabe- I sent you a PM

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