Need some advice. . .

Hi all!

I have been an LVN for about 2 years. In those 2 years, I have stuck with medical/surgical and ICU, and now just recently accepted a job (start this coming Monday) at a internal medicine office to have an 8-5 for a bit. I'll be taking the doctor's calls, following his protocols (for example, if someone from a facility calls with a patient with a 102 fever, his standing orders to give to facility: 650mg of Tylenol, and blood cultures X2). I'll also be assisting him at facilities including nursing homes and area hospitals.

So, here's where I need advice. I'm currently en route with Excelsior for their ASN degree. The rate I'm going, I figure I have about another 1.5 years. When I'm done, and am looking for positions, do you think the fact that I worked pretty much as the "doctor's assistant" would look bad? In other words, when I apply to work in hospital again, will it looks as though I've had little to no experience? Also, do they see me as a fresh 'new grad' or does the LVN experience really go into play here?

I know it may sound silly, but I want to be marketable when I become an RN. In addition to the above mentioned job, I was offered a 10a-6p position at a nursing home. Although I'm not too thrilled about working in a nursing home, do you think that would look better to future employers?


Thanks!


Dave