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Is it possible to go PRN in the speciality area??Your kids will grow unbelievably fast.You might need to step back and prioritize whats you feel is important in your life.You are fortunate enough to have been blessed with the intelligence to be a nurse.If they dont offer PRN,Id suggest waiting just a little longer to do your speciality.You cant turn back time and might regret if you dont spend quality time with your kids.
I agree that you may need that flexibility a bit longer, but only you know what's right for you. If the job you have now starts to make you miserable, changing back to your old specialty would be better than being an unhappy mom. Kids need a HAPPY mom, they might trade some hours in for that. Best of luck, whatever you choose to do.
Any suggestions on how to have a fulfilling nursing career while spending enough time with your children? I have been contemplating returning to an area in nursing which I enjoyed but offered less flexibility. My current job has the best flexibity,location, and pay for my needs but I still long for my specialty area. I have two young children and want to spend most of my time with them. Is it wrong to seek career fulfilment at this point in my life?
My opinion is -which partly is based on experience- that for both, your children and yourself the main priority is your strength. If you know you need to be able to work for your well-being, I think you should act to have it. I quess working doesn't lock out the possibility to spend even most of your time with your children. The time you'll celebrate with the children can become even better, if you may fulfill your wish and found a satisfaction. I think. I hope :wink2:
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Any suggestions on how to have a fulfilling nursing career while spending enough time with your children? I have been contemplating returning to an area in nursing which I enjoyed but offered less flexibility. My current job has the best flexibity,location, and pay for my needs but I still long for my specialty area. I have two young children and want to spend most of my time with them. Is it wrong to seek career fulfilment at this point in my life?