New confused RN

puppyrules · Jan 14, 2009

I think you should TAKE the job and wait for a position to open up in a hospital setting. I think that you need to work in a hospital to establish yourself as an RN in terms of honing your skills and learning all that there is to learn. Your education has only just begun! Times are hard for everyone, and I think that anyone would understand your situation should you have to leave the community health position in short order.

catnip · Jan 14, 2009

I agree with puppyrules, nursing is a little bit of everything, and just because its not hands on bedside nursing dosent mean that its not another skill that will aid you in your future, when i first graduated, the only position i could find was in LTC, which lead to my being transfered to their progression unit, which opened up the way experience wise to a job in home health. Never underestimate the value of a job, no matter how "meanial" it seems. I hope this helps. And please dont feel that because its not where you wanted to be right now, that you will never get there.

pink85 · Jan 14, 2009

I agree with both above posters. Take the job. When you do go into acute care it will help you. You will be able to educate your patients on what to expect after they go home and how their illness will affect them outside of the hospital. You will also be a great resource for them. You never know what doors it will open up. And you never know, you may love it!

Jildaelaine · Jan 14, 2009

So how do you feel about relocating? I'm sure there is demand in other areas of the country!

workingmomRN · Jan 14, 2009

Go ahead & take the job that is offered. You will get alot of experience that will only serve to make you a better nurse in the future. A lot of nurses would love to have the opportunity ( and working hours) but they are few and far between. Good luck with your career and remember that sometimes our idea of the direction that our life should be going in and destiny's idea are not always the same.

miss60b · Jan 15, 2009

Thank you all for the advice, I will take the position. I agree workingmomRN last night I prayed so that I would be led in the right direction so I agree with you. Several years ago I never thought I be an RN but here I am. Hopefully it will open the right doors. I just did not want to have difficulty transitioning later on. I feel much better about my decsion now.:)

sunray12 · Jan 15, 2009

Community health is an important part of the nursing profession too. Don't think of this as second best because it isn't acute care. This sounds like a good opportunity and could be the start of an interesting career path. I'd take the job. Good luck.

RN BSN 2009 · Jan 15, 2009

Take the job! Some experience is better than no experience.

workingmomRN · Jan 23, 2009

I started nursing school at 33 years old, and was scared to death that I wouldn't make it. I did it, and am glad that I did not let fear get the best of me. There will be challenges no matter what area of nursing that you are in. Accept each of them as learning experiences, and later on down the road you will be able to help another nurse who is facing a similar challenge. Keep us posted on how the job goes and I wish you all the best in your life journey.

miss60b · Jan 24, 2009

The job is doing good. From the first day I knew this is where I belonged, it just feels right. So I guess it was the best decision after all. At first I felt like after all the hard work I put in at school I needed to make a certain amt.of money. But after I started and received such a warm welcome I felt like I was at home. So to me it makes it worthwhile. Thanks for caring.:)