During the winter holidays, I was laid off by my work. Since then I started looking for a new job but it was a bit difficult as I was in the midst of completing my BSN; and every agency wanted to see your degree upfront. I moved back in with my parents, temporarily to save on rent.
Fast forward to last week. I was offered a job; but it's not a "real nursing job". It's a job with an insurance agency that involves some field work. This is not like home care; it's more of an "assess and coordinate" thing. At first I was excited because it pays well and I would finally get insurance coverage - however now I am having second thoughts.
My ideal goal is to be in a hospital, and emergency room - dealing with real patients, being hands on.
I'm afraid that taking on this position will make me look less favorable to hospitals. I am very thankful for the opportunity. I am just not sure if this in an appropriate path. I will finish my BSN this December. Previously, I worked 3.5 years in an outpatient clinic setting.
Please let me know if you have any advice; THANKS :)
I think the insurance gig sounds great, but it's up to you. As long as you have a valid nursing license, you're a "real" nurse.
I work in home health. Many people don't see it as "real" nursing. It's flexible, and it pays well. I got paid to go camping and hang out at Starbucks. I have colleagues who get paid to go to the movies.
Specializes in Med/Surge, Psych, LTC, Home Health.
I think the insurance gig sounds great, but it's up to you. As long as you have a valid nursing license, you're a "real" nurse.
I work in home health. Many people don't see it as "real" nursing. It's flexible, and it pays well. I got paid to go camping and hang out at Starbucks. I have colleagues who get paid to go to the movies.
Is this private duty nursing? I'm assuming?
Otherwise... I wanna know what agency pays their nurses to hang at Starbucks
Not_A_Hat_Person, RN
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I think the insurance gig sounds great, but it's up to you. As long as you have a valid nursing license, you're a "real" nurse.
I work in home health. Many people don't see it as "real" nursing. It's flexible, and it pays well. I got paid to go camping and hang out at Starbucks. I have colleagues who get paid to go to the movies.