I am 47 years old and have been working as a school nurse for the last 5 years. I love my job , I love the kids , and I love the people I work with… the pay is not the best , but I get summers off (and holidays etc).
I always get this way over the Summer (bored I guess) and applied for an RN position at the hospital. I had an interview today and they asked for me to have a second interview with the hiring manager.
I miss the excitement of working on the floor, however this position will be nights which I’m a little concerned about. I also have no where to move in my current position but if I return to the hospital I can at least get my tuition assistance and eventually move up.
I just don’t know if I’m crazy for considering this. Last year was not easy as a school nurse, but obviously not as hard as most. I was hoping for some advice … what would you do…??
Money is not really a factor although making more money would be nice (im not going to lie).
Thanks in advance for any advice. It’s been a while since I’ve worked on the floor so I just want some opinions.
Hi, I know this post is a bit old but I'm curious about your response of picking up a hospital job in the Spring/Summer. Do you mean contract position? PRN? I was told nurses need previous acute care experience in order to apply to these type of positions. What are your thoughts on this?
Thank you!
There has been such an exodus in the wake of Covid from permanent staff, that most HR departments and hiring managers would now look seriously at any carbon based lifeform with an active, unencumbered RN license.
There has been such an exodus in the wake of Covid from permanent staff, that most HR departments and hiring managers would now look seriously at any carbon based lifeform with an active, unencumbered RN license.
^^This. Now is a great time for inexperienced nurses trying to get into hospitals. Just make sure you get adequate orientation.
I think the reason so many people leave the hospital is not because they are too old but because of the stress and mental demands. I find physically being on my feet for 12 hours isn't all that difficult as I've always had jobs my entire life where this was required, and I'm in overall good health.
The question to ask yourself is not "am I too old" but "can I can't the stress" and is the extra stress manageable despite the increase in income, and are the rewards of hospital nursing enough to get me through.
Sometimes though you have to jump in and learn about yourself. I left the bedside for six months about 12 years ago and hated it. I never would have known had I not done it. You might not know if hospital nursing is for you as you age in nursing if you don't do it. But go in with eyes wide open and not rose colored glasses.
I left beside nursing for a clinical job that I deep down love but was basically made to feel that they could hire three people for what they pay me. I asked if all three had my knowledge and know they would only be MA/CMA and could not triage or know 1/10 of what I do. After five years, and them working me to death 5-6 days a week think it time for a change and not to work as hard. I am also going back to school for FNP. I think it's time to apply my knowledge to real use. I'll be night but will serve my time until a day position opens up.
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There has been such an exodus in the wake of Covid from permanent staff, that most HR departments and hiring managers would now look seriously at any carbon based lifeform with an active, unencumbered RN license.