JOB Hunting

[biker nurse]

I hope this isn't too long. When I was doing my preceptorship, the DON on the floor made it clear shewanted me to work there after I graduated. I put in my application,and waited. I was told applictions were reviewed on first come basis. I was the 2nd person to get my application in. I waited and finally called to find out all positions were filled. The school I graduated from, it's the first year they had RN class.

Everyone that was hired was from a different program that had been around longer. But I was counting on this job. Anyway I've been trying to get a position at other hospital but it's slow going.. I have a job interview tomorrow in a LTC facility as MDS or staff development.

I'm pretty sure I'll be offered one of these as I have been in LTC as LPN

over 10 years. BUt I really want to get into a hospital setting.

Here Is the problem, My family really needs the $$ and we have no health insurance, so it's getting despirate. Question: DO I take the postion and keep looking, then leave if I get what I want? Or stay for a year then hunt again? What do you think??:(

[icuwant2rn]

I say take it if you need a job ASAP, but continue to apply elsewhere if you are looking to get into a different field. I know this sounds cold, but you do not owe them any certain amount of time in this position if you find what you want. I love the people I currently work with, but if a job became available that would be better for my children and I you better believe I would jump on it!

[caliotter3]

I have seen quite a few people who move on when a better opportunity arises. I agree that you don't owe them a set amount of time and consider this: if layoffs were necessary, and your number came up, your employer would not hesitate to get rid of you. So do what you have to do in the short run, to get what you want in the long run. When you leave one place for another, though, make certain that you leave under the best of circumstances, don't burn any bridges. As a matter of fact, many of the people I knew, very wisely, kept one foot in the door of more than one place by working a shift or two, or on call, for a former employer. That is a good example of keeping up some kind of job security. Good luck.