Is it possible to find part-time as a new grad so I can spend time with my husband?
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Hi Nurse Beth,
I went back to school in Jan 2021 to change my career from marketing to nursing. After 20+ years of being in corporate marketing I wanted more. I wanted a change. I want a more rewarding career with flexibility. I love medical / health education, so I decided to go for nutrient. Fast-forward to 2024, I have one more pre-requisite left before I apply for a part time nursing program (my husband travels 3-4 days a week his job which is a family business and I need to take care of our 7 year old so I thought part-time would be best). I'm holding a perfect 4.0 and have volunteered at our local hospital for over 400 hours so I could be a strong candidate. However, lately I'm struggling as I realized that once I graduate I can only work the days my husband is home and that means we will see each other 4 days a month if I do 3x12 hour shifts. I was wondering is it possible to find a part time or per diem position as a new grad? Background about me: I'm 47 and I have three kids. Two will be headed to college in 2 years, my youngest just turned 7. We have zero family support (the closest is my father in law who lives and hour away and quite honestly doesn't want to help with our kids). I'm debating on quitting at this point because I realize I don't want to put more strain on our marriage. I'm so sad and having a hard time dealing with this loss. The only way I would actually move forward, but that is if there's a chance I can get a part-time or per diem position after I graduate, but I just don't know if that's reality hence why I'm coming to you to ask. Thanks!
Published
Hi Nurse Beth,
I went back to school in Jan 2021 to change my career from marketing to nursing. After 20+ years of being in corporate marketing I wanted more. I wanted a change. I want a more rewarding career with flexibility. I love medical / health education, so I decided to go for nutrient. Fast-forward to 2024, I have one more pre-requisite left before I apply for a part time nursing program (my husband travels 3-4 days a week his job which is a family business and I need to take care of our 7 year old so I thought part-time would be best). I'm holding a perfect 4.0 and have volunteered at our local hospital for over 400 hours so I could be a strong candidate. However, lately I'm struggling as I realized that once I graduate I can only work the days my husband is home and that means we will see each other 4 days a month if I do 3x12 hour shifts. I was wondering is it possible to find a part time or per diem position as a new grad? Background about me: I'm 47 and I have three kids. Two will be headed to college in 2 years, my youngest just turned 7. We have zero family support (the closest is my father in law who lives and hour away and quite honestly doesn't want to help with our kids). I'm debating on quitting at this point because I realize I don't want to put more strain on our marriage. I'm so sad and having a hard time dealing with this loss. The only way I would actually move forward, but that is if there's a chance I can get a part-time or per diem position after I graduate, but I just don't know if that's reality hence why I'm coming to you to ask. Thanks!
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