New Grad Feeling Lost

[GlitterSparkles, BSN]

I'm in my first year of a residency program. Nursing is my second career and it has taken me several years to get to where I am today. I love where I work and what I do, but I've found working a typical hospital schedule is not working for my family life and has caused much stress.

I want to transition to something else with a Mon-Fri 9-5 schedule once my contract is up but I'm unsure if that entails a position as an RN, or whether I should go back to school for my master's. I wouldn't have much experience as a registered nurse so I'm afraid I wont be able to find many positions open to me with that schedule, or even what to look into.

I dont really know what area I want to work in, so anyone with advice on positions that are Mon-Fri with "normal hours" and what education or experience is needed would be appreciated!! Thanks ?

[yournurse]

Hi,

you have a lot of options here. Clinic hours are from 9-5pm. Case Managers and specialized clinics.

[brownbook]

My classmate's patient was a lady partsl birth after delivery, so did not have an umbilicis. Of course classmate charted, "Uterus firm @ umbilicis". I remember her telling me, but I don't remember if our instructor pointed it out to her or she was just confessing to me after the fact. She wasn't chastised.

On the other hand, what do MIU, post partum nurses, chart for VBACS?

[Katie82, RN]

There are a million jobs for RNs that do not involve shiftwork and holidays. I left the hospital for Public Health, which was a pay cut, but I am not the primary breadwinner, so it worked. Normal hours, no holidays. Loved the job. Worked admin for a while then found my way to Case Management, my true love. One word of advice. If you do go back for a MSN, get a dual degree. Education, Healthcare Management, Informatics, etc. My degrees are in Health Care Management, and it could open any door I want. Luckily, I love my job.

[brownbook]

15 hours ago, brownbook said:

[Golden_RN, MSN]

Do a search on this site for "non-bedside" and you will find many conversations about options away from the hospital. MSN is required for some, but certainly not for all.