meganec17

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1. Feel guilty about turning down a job offer as a new grad?

   meganec17 replied to meganec17's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I have not declined the offer, but likely will tomorrow. I just don't see myself being fulfilled and happy going to work everyday. Like, I don't feel like I am doing worthwhile work putting my degree to it's full potential. I want to like it, but...

2. Feel guilty about turning down a job offer as a new grad?

   meganec17 replied to meganec17's topic in General Nursing

   Hi, I guess it's not so much as a question but more so wanting to hash it out. I feel guilty turning it down because I know as a new grad, I should feel fortunate that I was offered a job in general, let alone one with a nice schedule. I get what you...

3. Feel guilty about turning down a job offer as a new grad?

   meganec17 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello, I graduated last month and passed the NCLEX a few weeks ago. You may remember that I posted a question regarding a job offer I received -- they offered me a per diem position with no benefits and no incentive for being per diem. I declined th...

4. Follow up to "new grad per diem offer - am I being ripped off??"

   meganec17 posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hi - some of you may have read my latest post. I'd not, here it is: https://allnurses.com/first-year-after/new-grad-per-1162377-page4. Basically, I was offered a position as a new grad per diem, no guaranteed hours, no benefits, and no pay differenti...

5. New grad per diem job offer - am I being ripped off?

   meganec17 replied to meganec17's topic in New Nurse

   Holy cow that's a lot of money! I'm on the opposite coast in New Hampshire!

6. New grad per diem job offer - am I being ripped off?

   meganec17 replied to meganec17's topic in New Nurse

   I'm in New Hampshire. I can work as a graduate nurse with my temporary licenses for 120 days prior to taking the NCLEX.

7. New grad per diem job offer - am I being ripped off?

   meganec17 replied to meganec17's topic in New Nurse

   I'm a BSN graduate from NH

8. New grad per diem job offer - am I being ripped off?

   meganec17 replied to meganec17's topic in New Nurse

   I'm a BSN in New Hampshire

9. New grad per diem job offer - am I being ripped off?

   meganec17 replied to meganec17's topic in New Nurse

   This is for an RN position in New Hampshire.

10. New grad per diem job offer - am I being ripped off?

    meganec17 replied to meganec17's topic in New Nurse

    Thanks, I appreciate the reply. Unfortunately HR said that they need an answer by tomorrow.

11. New grad per diem job offer - am I being ripped off?

    meganec17 replied to meganec17's topic in New Nurse

    Thanks! These replies have made me more confident in turning down the position without feeling guilty.

12. New grad per diem job offer - am I being ripped off?

    meganec17 replied to meganec17's topic in New Nurse

    They have you with a preceptor for 3 months on orientation. Also have classes once a month that all new hires and required to attend. Online modules, homework, EBP projects...

13. New grad per diem job offer - am I being ripped off?

    meganec17 replied to meganec17's topic in New Nurse

    Haha that's a good point. The nurse manager also told me that they just hired 12 (!!!) new grads onto the floor!!

14. New grad per diem job offer - am I being ripped off?

    meganec17 replied to meganec17's topic in New Nurse

    Thanks for the reply. They said I would be full time while on orientation (and in the new grad residency) and would likely still get 32-40 hours/week being per diem, but not guaranteed and not on a set schedule. Glad to hear you agree.

15. New grad per diem job offer - am I being ripped off?

    meganec17 posted a topic in New Nurse

    Hello! I'm a new grad nurse, haven't yet taken the NCLEX. I recently interviewed and was offered a position on a med/surg unit. It is only per diem (they can't guarantee hours but say I will probably get quite a bit) and have a designated new grad pr...