Need advice: 1mo into NG program, want to seek another job

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I am 1 month into my new grad program on a medical/onc floor. I never really wanted to work in a hospital setting, but took this opportunity because it was the only offer I had and it was a great chance to gain experience, regardless of it being in a setting I knew I wouldn't particularly care for.

Periodically I search for jobs on the internet hoping to find something in a clinic setting or education as I hope to one day be a nurse educator. Today I found a job at a peds clinic that doesn't have that 1 year minimum exp requirement, which excites me because I have always wanted to work in peds also.

Ordinarily I would apply for the job and go for it if I got an offer, the issue is that the clinic is part of the same hospital system I am currently working for which makes me hesitant to even apply. I'm afraid that they will see that I am part of this NG program and wonder why I am applying for this position and potentially call my manager to see whats going on. I worry that if I don't get the job then people will know that I tried to bail on the program look down on me or treat me differently afterwords.

Any and all advice is appreciated.

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I'm assuming there's some kind of transfer policy.. You might not be able to transfer for six months or a year.. Look in your HR paper work or call HR to see what the requirements are at your facility

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I think that it would be wise to finish out your New Grad orientation and do your best to make the most of the first year on your unit of hire. If it is true that your hospital system has opportunities in the Pediatric clinic, where your goal is to end up, the opportunity to transfer will probably still be around at some time or another in the near future. However, if you bail out early, it may probably leave a sour taste in someone's mouth. It costs a great deal of money and time to invest in training a New Graduate nurse. Also, is it possible that in this Ped's clinic position you may not have the close mentorship, length of time and detailed training that your new grad program offers? Possibly.

Probably best to obtain the "great chance to gain experience" as you stated while looking for some volunteer nursing opportunities that involve children and/or joining a professional nursing organization like Society of Pediatric Nurses (SPN) so that when it's time to transfer you look like a desirable Pediatric RN candidate.

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OP, how do you feel about your NG program?

Is there a lot of work but it is doable, and you have the support? or -

Do you sense that they plan on firing you at the end of orientation?

If the latter, then you are better off looking for a position outside your current hospital system.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

In my part of the country, only acute care hospitals are able to afford transition to practice programs for new grads. Other settings just have to make do with an extended orientation. Many ambulatory employers do not hire new grads simply because they don't have resources needed to support them. Hopefully, the situation is different for you.

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1. Finish the program. If you don't your integrity and responsability will be at question.

2. Unfortunately, sorry to tell you upfront. By taking the position in onc instead of waiting It out, sorry but now just stay, focus, and deliver.

3. Review the policy that deals with transfers.

4. Some places is 1 yr and others 6 months

5 also YES your manager will be contacted the minute they want to talk to u.

My suggestion. Stop looking through the job openings and get through your time in onc.

You are working on a tough floor so just step up to the plate and learn alot.

Take care and you will be where you need to be but patience and focus

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