I am lucky...but I'm still very disappointed ::sighs::

MsBruiser · Jun 30, 2010

Truth be told. No. While there is a unifying nursing process that theoretically binds all nurses across all disciplines, hospital work is hospital work is hospital work. Unfortunately, you would need virtually the same amount of training as a new grad, at least where I have worked. Hospital nursing is its own animal. Why not take the clinic job and keep applying for hospital positions at the same time? That clinic would not hesitate to let you go if their profits didn't look robust.

ijuanabhappy, ASN, RN · Jun 30, 2010

I think it all depends on what your future goals are. Do you see yourself working in a hospital long-term or just to gain experience? A lot of people want to work in a doctor's office or clinic and start off in the hospital first since offices usually require hospital experience. But you are right, in this economy.. take what you can for now and just keep looking if it is not what you want :)

Redhead28 · Jun 30, 2010

Bedside nursing is different than other forms of nursing. Why not take the clinic position and apply for the jobs you want.

Serrano2886 · Jun 30, 2010

thanks for replying!!!

i absolutely do not see myself working to a doctor's office long term...it's definetely not for me..i hate it...there's no variety..it's always a sore throat..uri...uti...and pink eye!

i love the hospital...i see myself working in a hospital forever...i am going to take the job and keep applying to hospitals...i'm just scared that even after a year of working in the clinic, i'll be still considered an unexperienced nurse...

just venting here....

MsBruiser · Jun 30, 2010

It's all good. Don't give up. Especially when (and yes, WHEN) the economy picks up, hospitals will once again be a lot less choosey. There is nothing wrong with working where you are and applying elsewhere. And a little secret - even when you transfer units within a hospital it can be like learning to walk all over again. Nursing is very specialized - I would be next to useless outside of my current unit, though I hope some of the hard-won knowledge accumulated would transfer with me...

ijuanabhappy, ASN, RN · Jun 30, 2010

Sounds like a good plan. Take the job so you can start working and bring in $$. But you just graduated this May so keep applying for new grad hospital internships. Something will open up for you!

JenniferSews · Jun 30, 2010

Hang in there, many new grads can sympathize! I would take the job and keep looking. A doctor's office job is not, in any way, the same as a hospital job. The experience won't really count and the skills you learn (or lose) won't carry over. Broaden your job search from hospitals to LTC and skilled nursing facilities. Best of luck, I know it's tough out there!

Serrano2886 · Jun 30, 2010

thanks so much for the advice....it makes me feel like i have some hope....it's different to talk to your family...then to talk to nurses that just "get it"......i'm sure i will be fine...thanks again for all the advice i will keep on "truckin"

PostOpPrincess, BSN, RN · Jun 30, 2010

This is a perfect job for retirement, not a new nurse...just hang in there and go back to school while you're waiting for your perfect job...

Iseeyou_RN, RN · Jun 30, 2010

First of all, congrats on graduating and getting a job! I can honestly say that every job I've ever had has taught me something valuable. Even the non-healthcare related jobs. If nothing else I had practice dealing with difficult people!

So learn what you can, keep applying for your dream job, and make it a priority to review and study what you learned in nursing school, so that WHEN you get the job you really want you'll be ready. :)

Good Luck!

fsv1024 · Jun 30, 2010

Unless you're forced to sign a contract for a year - I would very much start the clinic job and keep looking for a hospital job in the meanwhile!! What part of NJ are you from? I'm from JErsey myself although I now live elsewhere.