Nurses Helping Nurses
allnurses Network: Central | Jobs | Books | Newsletter
allnurses: A Nursing Community for Nurses
Home General News Blogs Articles Students Region Specialty Degrees F.A.Q.
LPN / LVN Corner /

What would you do in my situation?



Did You Know?
allnurses is the largest community for nurses on the web. We now have over 388,829 members! Join today to network with other nurses, laugh, share, and much more.

Apr 09, 2006 06:14 AM

What would you do in my situation?


Here's my situation. I am moving to ga in early june or july the latest and need a substantial amount of money to have a successful and somewhat easy transition. I am a new grad and I have been out of school since 12/05 and licensed since 2/06 and cant find a job in my area . Its not that the jobs arent available, it has been my experience that no one wants to hire a new grad . I have signed up with 2 agencies as a last resort to be able to get some experience and with that comes mandatory orientation/shadowing. I have only shadowed 1 shift (7p-7a) d/t the recruiter being picky about who he puts me with to shadow plus there have been cancellations which I understand comes with the territory of working agency and I have no problem with that. So, this morning, I have looked in the classifieds this morning and have found that there are some facilities that are hiring but, they are hiring pt 3-11 and ft 11-7. So, should I apply and if offered, should I take the position knowing full well that I will be moving away? I am really at a crossroads w/this and I really dont know what to do ? I am frustrated, tired but eager to learn and eager to be a excellent and extremely competent nurse; most of all I need the money to assist w/ the move and I need what all new grads need: EXPERIENCE.

Brown Eyed Girl
AKA
NURSE FOR LIFE


Share

Search Tags
None
Top

 
Advertisement
Sponsored Links
 
Reply
2 Comments
No. 1
from Bird2
Old Apr 09, 2006, 06:50 AM

Default Re: What would you do in my situation?
Originally Posted by brown eyed girl
Here's my situation. I am moving to ga in early june or july the latest and need a substantial amount of money to have a successful and somewhat easy transition. I am a new grad and I have been out of school since 12/05 and licensed since 2/06 and cant find a job in my area . Its not that the jobs arent available, it has been my experience that no one wants to hire a new grad . I have signed up with 2 agencies as a last resort to be able to get some experience and with that comes mandatory orientation/shadowing. I have only shadowed 1 shift (7p-7a) d/t the recruiter being picky about who he puts me with to shadow plus there have been cancellations which I understand comes with the territory of working agency and I have no problem with that. So, this morning, I have looked in the classifieds this morning and have found that there are some facilities that are hiring but, they are hiring pt 3-11 and ft 11-7. So, should I apply and if offered, should I take the position knowing full well that I will be moving away? I am really at a crossroads w/this and I really dont know what to do ? I am frustrated, tired but eager to learn and eager to be a excellent and extremely competent nurse; most of all I need the money to assist w/ the move and I need what all new grads need: EXPERIENCE.

Brown Eyed Girl
AKA
NURSE FOR LIFE
I would be upfront with any facility that you are applying. It cost a great deal of money to train a new nurse and a lot of time. The LTC I work gives new grads a minimum of 3 weeks of training and then they need months of working with a strong nurse that can answer questions as they arise and guide the new grad. I have heard that many LTC's give much less orientaion and may be willing to hire you. If you feel comfortable taking a job with less training they may give you a chance. Good luck to you.
Top
 
No. 2
from adean
Old Apr 09, 2006, 08:52 AM

Default Re: What would you do in my situation?
I live in Ga and was wondering what part you are moving to? you can email me at aprildean1969@yahoo.com or if oyu have yahoo or msn its the same...

Your friend in nursing, APril
Top
 
Reply




Thread Tools


Who's Online
286 members
2,462 guests
2,748

4

James Woods, Actor Sues Hospital, Warwick, RI

1

16 fired for HIPAA Violations

6

Four Lehigh Valley Health Network nurses accused of...

48

lawsuit - But don't most RN's work through breaks/lunch...

0

Patient Evaluation of Retail Clinic Care

7

The hard to reach on-call doctor, and its effects on...

12

Woman charged with passing off prescription drug as...

28

Man in "Vegetative State" was conscious for 23...

2

Interesting article on ThedaCare's Collaborative Care Model

14

Possible breakthrough regarding MS






Currently Reading This Page: 1 (0 members & 1 guests)

Interested in the hottest topics of the week? Subscribe to the Nurse-zine Newsletter.
Enter email address: