Hello Im in a Hickle of a Pickle

chicookie, BSN, RN · Jul 23, 2009

Do the interview! And then if they offer it you take it!

Just think not everyone gets that chance. I know you want to finish what you started but just think of all the pros!

**NickiLaughs, ADN, BSN, RN** · Jul 23, 2009

I understand the not wanting to quit a job that you just started at, but you are under no obligations and many places have people leave quickly. You would actually be doing them a favor leaving sooner.

When you have a chance to fulfill a dream that just drops into your lap, you seize the opportunity.

coffee4metech · Jul 23, 2009

Please stay at you current job and DO NOT tell your NM anything about the interview . Schedule an interview with the NICU and see how it goes , if you get offered a job take it . Do not make any hasty decisions .

nicurn001 · Jul 23, 2009

Lets put the shoe on the other foot , if your employer felt you did not fit and they had a potential replacement , who would be a better fit , do you think they would keep you ? . In your present situation both sides are seeing if they are compatible . The other job , is what you want , go for the interview and the job if offered . Good luck !

MA Nurse · Jul 23, 2009

Hello to all I hope everyone is fine....
I am a new grad RN still in my third week orientation on a postpartum floor which I love. (Everthing but the hours and co-workers) My shift is going to be the 3-11pm shift which I will have to wait to go to work all day and will never see my family but the 2 days I'm off that week (bad thing about 8 hour shifts and evenings)..
TODAY, I got a call from a wonderful and well respected hospital in my area asking my to interview for a NICU/nursery , postpartum, or Labor and Delivery job for a 7a-7p, which would be better for me and the ones I love.
The good thing is I was told by my NM that I have a 30 day period starting a week ago. that i can leave with no questions asked and they can fire me if they see I dont fit. SO I'm not contracted in so to speak. I'm not on schedule but with a preceptor.
However, it doesnt fit my personality and values to quit something as soon as I start. But NICU is something that I want to specialize in (Neonatal Nurse Practioner )and is my true hearts desire. And 7a-7p right out of school is wonderful, very hard to pass up. And not to mention the great retirement!!!
give me some advice please,, Sincerly the New Nurse....
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Lastly: if any of you have worked the 3-11 shift how did you cope??

I work 3-11 and love it...but I only work 2-3 days a week.

Sounds like the 7-7 shift would work better for you, do what works best for you and your family!

cjcsoon2bnp, MSN, RN, NP · Jul 24, 2009

Do yourself a favor, interview for the NICU position and see if you get the job. If you do then let your current job know right away that you will be leaving and tell them that the 3 - 11 position isn't working out well for your schedule and that you have found another position that works better with your schedule, thank them for the opportunity and be sure to give a formal letter of resignation (just in case!)

!Chris :specs: