Need tips on job

[Unique rn]

Hi! I passed my boards recently.The only job I got so far is flu school nurse. I am excited about the job am really loves working with kids. The downside is that the job is only a few days of administering flu meds. It would be a good experience for me to at least have my foot in the door.As of another job, I wanted to apply for an actual school nurse contract position for the school district. However, I would not have any benefits, low pay compare to hospital, and no guarantee if next year I am eligible for the next school year. There is no paid time off. If I missed a day, then it is deducted from my pay schedule.The good side is that I have all holidays off, and is family friendly job. I wanted something part time to be able to be there for my son, but this position offers full time. But then again I would be working until May 2015 with no guarantee for next year employment. I am wanting another child and this contract schedule would be flexible for me. Should I take this school contract job full time, or should I wait on another part time job elsewhere? Please be nice when responding.

[WookieeRN, BSN, MSN, RN]

I would say take the job. Some experience is better than no experience and some money is much better than earning NO money.

[applewhitern, BSN, RN]

Why don't you get licensed in Alabama as well? If you are in Pensacola, just hit I-10 and get a job at somewhere like Mobile Infirmary. I know a lot of nurses who work in Baldwin and Mobile Counties, and live in P'Cola. As a matter of fact, I am from Pensacola and worked at the Infirmary for years. Yes, it is a drive, but if you can't get a job where you are, you do what you can. Good luck to you, dear.

[jcchstrack42]

I would say take what you can get for the time being. I recently jjst passed my boards and am looking to move to pensacola so just out of curiosity what's the pay like with the flu nurse deal and/or school nurse?

[BabyNurse14]

Also getting licensed in Alabama is extremely easy compared to the Florida process...there's Mobile Infirmary, Thomas Infirmary, USA Women's & Children's & Providence all in the Mobile Area. Expand your search and try to reach out to HR departments at Sacred Heart & Baptist Hospital for career fairs if you want to stay in the Pensacola area...Good Luck!