Need Advice/Encouragement

[Brainyheart]

Hi there everyone...I worked as a new grad on a very challenging med/oncology floor for 8 months (until this past July), then left to take a job in home infuison nursing because I am really interested in IV therapy and because certain things about the situation I was in (NOT the work of nursing, which I love) were really taking a physical toll. I like the new job, but there are many things I DESPERATELY miss about hospital work. I am not planning to leave my present job, but what I am finding is that there don't seem to be any positions---even per diem---that will take someone with less than a year's experience. I was very good at nursing for having had only 8 months; everyone was sad and surprised to see me go. I think I could jump right in again if I could get a position on a floor somewhere, but now I am feeling like I've ruined my chances to return to bedside care by not staying a full year . Any advice? Please tell me the truth (and I hope the truth you'll tell me is that I am wrong)! Thanks for listening. :heartbeat

[NeoNurseTX, RN]

You could apply anyway even though you don't have a year.. because you are close to a year with the home infusion nursing, correct? Just let them know the situation.

[Imafloat, BSN, RN]

I would just apply and see what happens.

[NeoNurseTX, RN]

I would just apply and see what happens.

I got two interviews with less than a year when the application said they require a year..it's worth a shot!

[dani_girl]

When you get to the interviews be HONEST on why you left.. I think that knowing you didn't do it for the money but because it is something you want to pursue will be a valuable point in your favor..

Also stress what you were good at in bedside nursing and what your current job has taught you that you will be bringing to the table..

good luck