Advice Needed? Should I do this?

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I am a new graduate nurse. I have been working flu and wellness clinics because those are the only places that will take me due to my lack of experience. There are few new grad programs here at the hospitals and it seems like to get in you need to know someone and have a BSN. So I am out of luck there.

My goal is to work urgent care or ER. But, considering the circumstances I will take almost anything (nursing homes are not an option....23 patients for 1 new RN is not worth it!!). I truly love nursing and get joy out of even the tiny moments of teaching I get working wellness clinics.

Yesterday I was offered a position as a part time home care nurse. The director of nursing said she would be willing to train me personally and go with me for a couple weeks to clients homes.

Should I do this? Will this give me enough experience so people don't just throw my resume away (like now!). Anyone have any experience with homecare you can share with me?

Thanks everyone!

Specializes in Trauma ICU, Peds ICU.
The classes I need for my BSN won't make me a better nurse.

I'd beg to differ. I think being a great nurse has to do with a lot more than just the letters after your name, but there's no such thing as useless education... unless you approach it with that expectation.

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