I am a part-time nursing student (RN in about 2007), but I think of myself primarily as a stay-at-home mom. Eventually I will want to work full-time, but not until my young children are a lot older. Hub has good job and I don't foresee having to work full-time, and I do really feel that I am needed at home as he does NOTHING at home and one son has some learning problems.
After graduation, I would like to work only about 1 shift per week, definitely not more than 2. What areas will this be possible? I am willing to do anything (except psych or corrections which scare me), but will any facility be willing to train me when I don't even want to work the 20 hours or so per week that is considered part time?
If I offer to work every other weekend, and since I won't be working enough to qualify for benefits (don't need), do you think I can get hired? I know I cannot work on a float basis or agency, because I won't know what I'm doing enough as a new grad. Would a hospital unit be willing to orient me just to have someone on staff who could be called in occasionally? (I could work full-time during an orientation period if it didn't last more than a few weeks.)
Anyone else attempt to work VERY part-time as a new grad? I would really appreciate hearing about situations you've heard of and all suggestions.
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