I need advice quickly.

[bigtom2164]

I am taking my GED test next month and I have just started a job at burgerking to save up money for school. I cant stand my work there the back of the kitchen roughly 105-110 degrees and the heat and smell of food makes me sick to my stomach. I have lost 9 pounds a week in a since I cant bring my self to eat being repulsed by food from work. After I take my Ged test and sign up for my cna class and nusring pre requisites would it hurt me to turn in my 2 weeks notice? Will it damage my resume to work at burger king for roughly a month with a reason for leaving to attend school full time and full filling my 2 weeks notice? This is not the only work experience and im not a flak and have good references from my other employers. I have volunteered in a nursing home and a hospice and I know what is in for me as a cna. The smell and tasks of the job are unpleasant at times but it doesn't bother me. A second question I have is about lpn and rn course work. The college I am looking to attend has rougly a 1 year course for lpn and 3years for rn. Should I take the lpn course's before I start my rn classes?

Thank you all in advance

[christymwinn]

IMO, i don't think that it would hurt you for your resume. If you are applying for healthcare realted jobs, technically you don't need to put it on there. You can if you want, but you can also explain that you were only there for a short time b/c you wanted to devote your time to your education in healthcare.

sorry noone answered sooner, and hope this helps.

[laughing weasel]

Just dont mention it unless asked and then be honest. Tell them you became licenced and or went back to school. Both are valid reasons for quitting a job. Also if I was an employer I would rather some one who was dissatisfied quit before i had wasted time and effort training them. Be careful how soon you quit. Nursing is not always the dream job for all people and you do not eant to burn any bridges that you might need later. i hope you do love nursing. if it is right for you it is the most wonderful job in the world.

[bigtom2164]

Thank you for the advice. I have wanted to be a nurse since I was about 10 years old. I've spent about 7 months volunteering in a nursing home & hospice. Most of my time was spent shadowing the nursing staff learning about their jobs and spending time with the residents. My time there very enjoyable and can't wait start my nursing career.