Leaving a hospital job

[miranda819, BSN]

Hi! Next week starts a new adventure for me, I will be leaving the hospital's 12 hour night shift for an 8 hr day, 5 days a week. I will be going from a very busy mother-baby unit to a nurse-family partnership position.

While I am over the moon excited about this change, I am worried about the transition from hospital to non-clinical position. For those who have made the leap, how was it? Did it take you a while to get used to the 5 8hr days from your 3 12's?

Anyone work for a nurse-family partnership? How do you like it?

I know this is the right step for me, but with any change there is fear of the unknown. I know this is where I need to be in my career, just looking for more insight from those who have been there.

Thanks for your help!

Miranda

[mtngrl, ASN, RN]

I for one have never heard the term before...what exactly is it?

[miranda819, BSN]

Maternal and Early Childhood Health Programs | Nurse Family Partnership - NFP

It is a great program where nurses make home visits to first time mom's early in their pregnancy. We provide health support, make sure they are getting to the dr appts, taking prenatals, provide education on birth, breastfeeding, etc. We follow the mom during her pregnancy and until the baby is 2 years old. I will be partnering with social workers and councilors to provide support for these mothers.

I can't wait to start there!

Nurse-Family Partnership's maternal health program introduces vulnerable first-time parents to caring maternal and child health nurses. This program allows nurses to deliver the support first-time moms need to have a healthy pregnancy, become knowledgeable and responsible parents, and provide their babies with the best possible start in life. - See more at: Maternal and Early Childhood Health Programs | Nurse Family Partnership - NFP

[KelRN215, BSN, RN]

Leaving the hospital was the best professional decision I ever made. I manage a pedi home visit program now and I LOVE it. I never thought I wanted a Mon-Fri but it's actually really nice to have the same schedule as all my friends and to not have to say "working" when someone asks what I'm doing this weekend.

[anon456, BSN, RN]

That actually sounds great!