Working summers only as RN

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Hi, is it possible to work summers only as an RN while continuing my education for a masters program in nursing or whatever degree during the Fall and Spring semester?

I just want to know if maybe someone has done this before.

Specializes in critcal care, CRNA.

Males anyway.

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I think it is just chance. I will just apply everywhere in my area.

Thanks to everyone for giving feedback.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.
Makes get first choice of shifts.

Your subsequent post corrected 'makes' to males. Why do males get first choice of shift?

I'm truly over males expecting/anticipating special treatment due to their fabulousness in being male.

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Specializes in critcal care, CRNA.

Your subsequent post corrected 'makes' to males. Why do males get first choice of shift?

I'm truly over males expecting/anticipating special treatment due to their fabulousness in being male.

He asked if being a male made a difference. I was joking that they get first pick. But thank you for thinking I'm fabulous.

Personally I like first hired to the unit first to pick but I'm sure everyone differs on it.

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Specializes in ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management.

I think females are fabulous at being females. :)

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Yes, I'm in Oklahoma City. I don't know about other areas but in my area there are always contact positions open. If go for one myself but my family relies on my benefits :)

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.
No, I graduate next year, but I have been working at the hospital as a CNA.

I will just apply everywhere and see what happens.

Does anyone think being a male nurse also would make a difference?

Your gender will not make a difference. Your inexperience will. Many facilities don't want to hire new grads because they are expensive to train then they leave...you are already stating you have no intention of them getting their money's worth out of you.....you will just get up and running off oreintation qand the you are going to leave. You might consider working for a year then proposing a per diem summer position with the facility that hires you OR agency/travel.

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Honestly, in my part of the world you would have a problem keeping your practice permit. You need to work around 1000 hours every three years to keep it. Most jobs work out to around 150 hours a month full time, so you would have to maintain perfect attendance

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Specializes in critcal care, CRNA.
Honestly in my part of the world you would have a problem keeping your practice permit. You need to work around 1000 hours every three years to keep it. Most jobs work out to around 150 hours a month full time, so you would have to maintain perfect attendance[/quote']

I that for your RN or NP?

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Specializes in Trauma, Teaching.

Might consider working for an agency, but no guarantee of hours that way. You would also be able to pick up the odd shift during the rest of the year. Not many want a new grad however, with no experience. Have you thought about working for a year or so and then going back to school? Or just taking one or two classes at a time while working? That's what I did, just one class a semester until the masters was finished. Costs more in the number of fees for all the extra semesters though.

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