I was just offered my first job, the one I wanted, while still in accelerated nursing school, graduating 8/26! My only concern is that they suggested that I attend orientation in September. I would prefer to postpone my orientation start date to October at the earliest, as I plan to go on vacation for a week after graduation, and then assumed I’d need a month to study. While they did say I could work while studying, with the caveat being I needed to pass 90 days after my start, I’d simply like more time to breathe and then solely study, frankly. As an aside, I also have two young kids. In your opinion, is it okay to request a later start date? If so, when do you recommend that I start so that I can account for a vacation and the NCLEX? TIA!
The vacation I took after graduation was the best I’ve ever had. The absolute relief of knowing I DID IT was amazing. That being said, not everyone has the good fortune, and you’ll survive either way. Vacations will come. I agree with the other posters who said don’t overthink the NCLEX— you already learned all the material in school. Ask for a later start date, and if they say no, just buckle down and start when they suggested. (And congrats on the offer!)
You have many responsibilities with family,once you start you can not call in sick,or use sick child benefits, or get vacation during Summer , only a holiday maybe like thanksgiving or Christmas (but must work new Years) you are low man as far as seniority is concerned.
You want to take your test clear headed not stressed because of "something" happened at work.
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