I have this dilemma right now, currently, I'm currently employed in a secondary hospital and since it's a secondary hospital, I do work 6 days a week and I only have a one day off. During my days off, I just stay at home, rest the whole day and watch tv. Working 6 days is kinda tiring for me because our schedule is one week NIGHT-then one week PM-then one AM-then NIGHT again... Our hospital is also not complete, we don't have CT Scan, MRI and the machines in the ICU are outdated. The good thing about this hospital is the toxicity is low to medium and the pay is kinda good. 2 days ago, I received a text message from a better hospital, way way better from this secondary hospital and it's a government hospital, i was told that I need to comply the pre-employment requirements and attend the orientation next week. There are many advantages being in a government hospital like being able to practice your nursing skills such as IV insertion, dealing with unusual medical cases and the l ikes.. though I know chances of being regular is only 1%, chances are, I would learn a lot from this government hospital and it's a tertiary hospital. If you were me, what will you do, are you going to stick to a secondary hospital or transfer to tertiary hospital? Thanks for the reply
by the way, i just got an info from one of the head nurses in the secondary hospital that i only need one evaluation then i would be regular already but i think ill transfer to tertiary hospital, its time for me to do things on my own.
However, i know that working on the government hospital is different from private hospitals since most things they do there are improvise as what i noticed during my college days but having an experience to work there would be an advantage on my credentials because its 600 bed capacity versus 90 bed capacity.
If I were in your shoes, if I won't be assured that I'd be 100% absorbed in that government hospital, I wouldn't take that offer---especially now that you have a permanent and full-time job. What if they just hire you for two weeks and then let you go right away? Then you don't really get the exposure and experience your were longing for.
If I were in your shoes, if I won't be assured that I'd be 100% absorbed in that government hospital, I wouldn't take that offer---especially now that you have a permanent and full-time job. What if they just hire you for two weeks and then let you go right away? Then you don't really get the exposure and experience your were longing for.
This was essentially my concern in my first post. You mentioned a 1% chance of being hired, for me, that isn't enough to risk it. But of course, it is up to you.
If I were you, If I have a sure job on a tertiary hospital, then GO RESIGN!!! But if none, then you have to stick to your work for awhile, send resume' to other hospitals then if they hire you, resign on your present job. It's very hard to look for a work nowadays. So be practical. But then again, if you can't bear the way the hospital being treated you, then you have the choice of resigning. Hope this helps...
Nursing situation here in the Philippines is deteriorating. You should bear in your mind the word "ASSURANCE". Is there assurance that you'll be employed in that tertiary hospital after 6 months of training? If I were you, I'll choose to stay in the secondary hospital where I am 100% assured that I can keep the job.
Its not easy to land to a staff nurse job so you should think twice.
guys, i already finish the training program at the tertiary hospital and i already signed up a contract with them, im a contractual nurse, 6 months then renewable, i already resigned from the secondary hospital on a short notice with circumstances beyond my control and i need to resign immediately as my reason.. i already weigh things already and it's better for me to work at the tertiary hospital and be a public servant, pay is also a bit higher as compared to the secondary hospital, im just gonna do my best and kick ass when i start working at the government hospital sometime next month.... thanks for all POVs
I work in a tertiary-government hospital here in the Philippines and I didn't have anyone to back me up when I became a regular staff. To help you with your decision, I will share to you my personal experience. I was once a volunteer then became a staff nurse in a tertiary hospital (privately-owned) near our residence. When I got a call from the tertiary-goverment hospital to complete my pre-employment requirements, I never thought twice to formally quit my previous work. I was enjoying my work their in that private-tertiary hospital (and all of my colleagues are my friends even head nurses included) but when I searched my heart (whew!) of what I would like to be in the future, I know that the institution that I would transfer into would shape me into a better nurse (aside of course from the pay, which is higher in public hospital).
I am now a junior nurse here in that public tertiary hospital and I never regretted a single day of my decision.
Search deep within your hypothalamus and instruct your frontal lobes to decide or in a symbolic (and short) way of saying it.. search your hearts desire
gianphilippines, LPN, LVN
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by the way, i just got an info from one of the head nurses in the secondary hospital that i only need one evaluation then i would be regular already but i think ill transfer to tertiary hospital, its time for me to do things on my own.
However, i know that working on the government hospital is different from private hospitals since most things they do there are improvise as what i noticed during my college days but having an experience to work there would be an advantage on my credentials because its 600 bed capacity versus 90 bed capacity.