Is this Normal?!

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I've been at this Doctor's Office job as a new RN since 9/13, and I applied at an Endoscopy center before I started here. At the end of Sept I was offered a PRN job (averaging 32 hours a week) with higher pay and better hours... with a good possibility of going full-time as long as they get busier like they plan on. I'm ok with all this and I do like it there... I did a half day with them on Monday and will do another half day with them next monday.

I don't really like my job at the family practice.. for one, b/c I still don't get home until about 6pm every night and I have a child in school and a 2 month old, and two, b/c I don't feel like I'm putting my license to use like I really wanted to. Everyone at a doctor's office is considered a nurse regardless of their title and it honestly bugs me a bit (it probably shouldn't, but it does). I also don't like how I feel like a child there.

Anyway, after next week with another half day at the endoscopy center, I will have to decide what I want to do. The manager at the endoscopy center she will give me time to give at least two weeks notice at my current job. It's a weird feeling, b/c I got comfortable where I'm at and I pretty much know what to do. And I'm a little nervous about starting somewhere new and learning new stuff. I'm thinking after a few weeks there, I'll probably get comfortable too... Is it normal to feel this way? I guess I'm just nervous about quitting, and worrying I'll make the wrong decision.

Also, how would you give your notice and what would you say? I plan on being honest and telling them about this job... is that a wrong move?

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Specializes in Psychiatry, corrections, long-term care..

I'm a CNA right now in an LTC and I have to say you're not the only one feeling like that. I've been considering leaving to work at the local hospital because of a poor work environment (though it has been improving) but have stayed because of the familiarity with my patients, work place, coworkers, etc.

Now I'm one of those "jump in the deep end and learn as a I do" folks, but regardless, a new job will always have "new stuff" you have to jump into.

As for being honest, I'd just say working late isn't working out with your children. Unfortunately, we just have to let the little things go (though I agree, that "everyone in scrubs is a nurse" thing bothers me too! MAs are NOT nurses).

Don't let them strong-arm you into staying and good luck! :)

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I also would feel guilty leaving the job after a few weeks. I think I would tell myself the doctors office is not going to fall apart because I leave, and there are probably, almost certainly, a lot of nurses who would love to have this job, i.e., replace me.

Be honest about the late hours weren't working out and you want a job that requires a different level of nursing skills from what you do in a doctors office.

Endoscopy nursing is great, I really enjoy it. My crystal ball is broken so I can't assure you it will always be busy, business will grow, etc.

Unfortunately with almost any type of nursing you might find yourself getting home late, just like the doctor's office, endoscopy clinics can run over. But hopefully that will be rare, or co-workers who don't have young children, child care issues, can stay late.

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I also would feel guilty leaving the job after a few weeks. I think I would tell myself the doctors office is not going to fall apart because I leave, and there are probably, almost certainly, a lot of nurses who would love to have this job, i.e., replace me.

Be honest about the late hours weren't working out and you want a job that requires a different level of nursing skills from what you do in a doctors office.

Endoscopy nursing is great, I really enjoy it. My crystal ball is broken so I can't assure you it will always be busy, business will grow, etc.

Unfortunately with almost any type of nursing you might find yourself getting home late, just like the doctor's office, endoscopy clinics can run over. But hopefully that will be rare, or co-workers who don't have young children, child care issues, can stay late.

Yeah... I'll probably say that, as far as the hours. Should I mention that I accepted another job offer, or should I just leave that out?

Luckily, this clinic closes at like 4/430.. and they stop scoping at a certain time so they never stay late (but I'm sure it'll happen here and there at some point). I just can't do the staying late every single day.. it's too much :(

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The late hours are your perfect reason for leaving. I would not mention anything negative because, if push comes to shove, you want a positive reference in the future. Good luck with your new position.

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Specializes in ER, OR, PACU, TELE, CATH LAB, OPEN HEART.

I would simply say, since I've been working here I have learned alot. However, the unpredictable and consistent over runs are not working out with my family and child care obligations. For that reason I must be fair to you and to my family and give notice.

I would not mention another job. I don't think that would be looked on favorably.

Good luck. As you work more you will become comfortable in terminating an employer in a professional manner.

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Specializes in Adult and Pediatric Vascular Access, Paramedic.

I wouldn't quite your full time job for a job that is only per-diem with the possibility of becomming full time! Its to easy for this new manager to back out and then you will have no job!

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Specializes in ER.

you must be quite young. People quit jobs and give notice. I would be sure what you're leaving your current job for is worth it, considering it's not full-time but PRN. Do what you need to do. You have a family. Follow your heart and do the right thing, in the best way that you can. Don't overthink it.

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