Part time (per diem) at LTC new nurse

Hey guys,

I am a new grad nurse, and I will be working full time at a transplant surgical ICU in a major teaching hospital starting in August. My mother works as an aide in an LTC, and her DON informed her (she got the info by word of mouth. Mother went around bragging to everyone that her daughter had finished nursing school! Oh, mothers...) she would be needing a part time nurse in the near future, so my mother suggested me to her.

So, my question is how many of you work part time in a nursing home while holding a full time job somewhere else?

Are they flexible with your schedule, like a per diem job?

What do you guys think of this opportunity? Is it too early to be juggling two places?

How is the orientation usually (for new nurses in LTC)?

Any new grads doing this or working dual jobs? I have heard a couple of girls at the hospital say they have already landed two jobs (part and full time), it sounded scary when I heard it but I figured I might ask my favorite group of virtual friends first! Thank you!


PS: I worked as an aide while in nursing school, both in a nursing home and hospital. So, I have an idea of the environment. Although I understand it might be a heavy committment, I wouldnt mind the extra money in the pocket.



Disclaimer: This is not an RN vs LVN thread, so please if you want to further your comments on those issues go somewhere else. I just need my question answered, thanks ahead for your consideration.