flexibility

mtsteelhorse · Jun 4, 2014

Following...this is what I want as PMHNP.

Adenium · Jun 4, 2014

Having graduated and looking at the job postings over the past few months, very few are for part-time. Some are per diem, but that often doesn't provide enough exposure and training for a new grad or enough guaranteed hours. I'm taking a M-F full-time job that allows me some flexibility as far as coming in late/leaving early to accommodate appointments or sick children etc.

Cindy-20 · Jun 4, 2014

What part of the country do you live in Adenium? I'm in the Northeast and looking for flexibility down the line. Currently, working 4 days/wk and it makes such a difference as opposed to 5.

carachel2 · Jun 5, 2014

The jobs are out there, you just have to really network. When I graduated I had three part-time job offers as a family nurse practitioner. In the end I chose a super small, privately owned family practice office. I give up a lot: I don't have a fancy office, amazing benefits package and a huge production bonus. BUT...I plan my own schedule, take off when I need to and work 2-3 days per week.

One thing about flexibility though: while I have a great part-time family friendly job, I don't think ANY NP job is going to have good last minute flexibility. When the kiddos wake up vomiting and hubby has already left for work, it's really really tough to call in sick and cancel 18-20 patients! My schedule is flexible in the sense that I can look ahead and and plan my schedule for the next few months but last minute flexibility is very tough.

On the days I don't work in family practice, I work per diem for for a home medicare wellness company. During the school year I choose to work just 8-2. Love being able to earn $$ during the day and then pick up my kids @ 2:45.

Adenium · Jun 5, 2014

Cindy, I sent you a PM.

I agree with Carachel - no practice with an appointment set-up will really allow last-minute changes. They just can't.

I did speak with MinuteClinic, and for those willing to take on the longer shifts and evenings that's always an option. For a new grad, the loss of some autonomy doesn't seem like such a big deal. You're learning the ropes in your first position.