Help me!

[schnookimz]

Here's the story:

I worked as a CNA for three years then an LPN for one year and now have had trouble finding the RN position that I want.

I got a job offer from a nursing home which I reluctantly decided to accept. Reluctance came from the fact that the job offered no benefits and my current LPN position has full benefits plus 4k in tuition assistance and 6 weeks of paid time off per year. However, I thought it was better to have a true RN position under my belt for when I go to apply elsewhere.

So this morning I call and explain that I want to push my start date back one week. The DON said that I was jerking her around and if I am not there to start at 7am then I won't have a job.

I couldn't believe her attitude. I was so shocked on the phone. Would you stick it out and give up your benefits and go work there just for the experience or say no way??

I should mention that at this point I have applied for over 250 jobs and had only 2 interviews in the last 4 months.

[HeatherGurl84]

it all comes down to what you can afford to do. If you can make it with losing your tuition assistance and benefits then any experience is good experience.

[kbird03]

I don't think her attitude was very nice at all. No benefits doesn't sound like a place I would want to work. Like the other poster said it depends on what you can afford. If they are that unfriendly, you may not like the working environment. It is frustrating looking for a RN position. I've been a med/surg floor nurse for 13 years with my BSN and looking to do something else but all other areas and positions in this area require experience that I don't have like OR, maternity you name it all want exp. or certification. I saw a LPN position I would love to have, but not sure how that would be received. I guess sometimes the grass seems greener on the other side. Are you happy where you are? Do you like the people you work with? That can make all the difference and 6 wks vacation sounds awesome. I'm sure with 250 resumes out there you must feel really stuck like I do but for other reasons. Why did you want to put your start date back a week. Sounds like you are doubting the position prior to accepting that might be your red flag not to take you. Sorry if I am rambling.