Need help making career decision

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Hi everyone,

I graduated in May with my BSN and haven't found a job yet. A few days ago, I was approached by a close friend of the family with a terminal case of cancer and she asked if I would join her family as their nanny, with good pay and benefits. I'm only concerned because I don't know if I will get a job in 2, or so, years if I am an RN who hasn't practiced in the hospital since school. I was thinking about working at a rehab center or nursing home on the weekends and some nights when I was not helping the family, just so I can keep practicing and stay on top of my game. Being it's been 6 months and still no job, it's not that I am desperate, but this is a good financial opportunity as funds are running low.

Thoughts or opinions? Thanks everyone!

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With the current economy, sounds like you have thought this

through. If you take the nanny job, you can also work part time

for a nursing home or rehab as well. In todays market you need to

consider your current needs, so good luck to you.

With time the job market will change and you can match up

with a specialty that you enjoy. In my area, having more than

one specialty is an advantage.

Best wishes

And...congratulations on your graduation!

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With the current economy, sounds like you have thought this

through. If you take the nanny job, you can also work part time

for a nursing home or rehab as well. In todays market you need to

consider your current needs, so good luck to you.

With time the job market will change and you can match up

with a specialty that you enjoy. In my area, having more than

one specialty is an advantage.

Best wishes

And...congratulations on your graduation!

Thank you for your encouraging words. Some of my friends are making me nervous that I'll never get in a hospital but if I'm practicing in a nursing home or somewhere similar on the weekends, and perhaps continue my education, I can't be heading down too bad of a road. T

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if I'm practicing in a nursing home or somewhere similar on the weekends, and perhaps continue my education, I can't be heading down too bad of a road. T

That's the spirit! Enjoy the journey!:nurse:

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