Tell me I'll be okay...

[punkydoodlesRN, BSN, RN]

Today I received my acceptance letter into a LVN-RN transition program and I am BEYOND excited!!

But (why is there *always* a but??) I will have to talk to my NM tomorrow about the situation and I feel soo guilty. I just started this job in Jan - I'm not even off orientation yet and here I will be trying to talk to her about going part-time, PRN, or even quitting. Class begins May 11 and I have to accept by the 18th, so not much time to get everything straight.

I realize that many, many nurses work and go to school, but I have 2 young kids and a hubby that commutes 1.5 hrs one way to work, so I don't have very much free time to study, much less try to throw in a few 12hr shifts!

I love working Post partum, but the truth is, I want to be an RN. I want to be in the back delivering babies and this is my shot! This is my chance to go on and further my education.

I guess I'm just nervous - I know how hard it was for so many nurses to find a job, much less one they really want... so I feel scared to just walk away.

So, no point here, really... just wanted somewhere to talk this out...

[Sweetpea1301]

So what's the question? Should you quit your job, or how to do it? Not sure what you're needing reassurance or guidance on...

[RNHealer08, ADN]

how long is the bridge program

?

[bubblymom373]

Best of luck to you with school! Very difficult decision regarding work hope it works out for the best.

[willowRN]

You'll be okay, God bless you, your family and your dream :)

[punkydoodlesRN, BSN, RN]

Bridge is May to May.

And sorry I wasn't super clear, my brain works faster than my fingers do sometimes :) Just scared to walk in and quit my job when it was so *&^% hard to get it... plus I feel guilty since I know it was $$$ to hire and train a new grad. (though I was honest in my interview about my school intentions!)

I like my job, but it's not realistic for me to continue and go back to school.... This would all be soo much easier if they had 8 hr shifts instead of 12!! :)

[Meg, RN]

Maybe like you said, you can work part-time or prn. I worked as a student nurse tech PRN through nursing school to get my BSN. I'm sure your NM would rather have you on part-time or prn instead of quitting altogether, but you do what's best for you and your children. Nursing school is difficult, but feasible with a job. I didn't have children going through nursing school so I can't really tell say...but good luck, and I'm sure you'll find a way to manage that works best for you! You can do it! Congratulations and God bless!

[Phoenix Nurse]

I would go PRN if that option is available. That way you can work less hours but at the same time get the experience as well which will help you with nursing.

[Brea LPN]

When I was in LPN school, I just worked weekends, and that worked well for me.

[nickos]

Hey punky,

I'm not sure how you should handle the situation, but definitely TAKE THAT SLOT in the program!

It is clear that you respect what has been invested to hire and orient you for your current job, so make that clear when you discuss your desire to go PRN or quit or whatever. The guilt you feel for changing your committment to this job will pass, and be easier if you handle it with honesty and integrity. Congratulations on getting in! You will be ok :)

[Orange Tree]

You will be OK because you're awesome!

[SRDAVIS]

My advice is don't quit (not a good look) if you can drop down to part time that would be great at least try it out for a couple of months. I'm a nursing instructor and most of my students work (nights, weekends, PT). It will be tough but I think you'll be ok it's just one year. Good luck.