New Grad 2 jobs? Advise?

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Hello Everyone,

I recently accepted a full time position (40 hours) at a hospital ~35 min from where I reside. Its a day/eve position and flexible as long as the 40 hrs are completed (12 hr/ 8hr/ 4 hr shifts ) along with every other weekend and holiday . Currently I am just starting and I am on orientation. My plan is to stay here a year to get experience and then move on to another unit or facility.

Recently, I have been called by a larger top hospital in the state to interview for a part-time 24 hour position this coming week. This facility is more advanced technology wise and is less than 10 minutes away from where I live.

I know its just an interview and I might not even get selected for the position but I am very excited and hopeful for this opportunity. It is three 8 hours shifts (day or eve), every other weekend and holiday.

I was wondering if I were to get an offer if it would be okay to work both jobs?? Advise

from those that have or are working 2 jobs as to your experience doing this?

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As a new grad, I don't think it's the best idea. You're going to have a lot to learn transitioning from student to novice nurse- trying to do that in two separate facilities is probably going to lead to a lot of stress, overwork, and burnout. Personally, I would get a year of experience first before adding a second job. Heck, I waited nearly 10 years before going back to school and eventually adding a temporary adjunct nursing instructor position to my full time job. And even with experience, that was a bit overwhelming.

Does that mean that no nurse could ever do it? No, I just personally don't think it's the wisest path.

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I have to agree. I think 2 jobs is a really bad idea. I'd stick at the job you have and get some experience and then move over to the other hospital later.

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I would ask if they'd be willing to hire you PRN and make sure to get the PRN requirements. If they require you to work more than 2 shifts in four weeks PRN, that would be a bit much as a new grad. And please don't have family as well. :) Even though they have more advanced technology, what specialty will you be in? Is it a different type of floor. If so, that may be good learning experience. If you doing the same thing, you may just want to wait until after your first year. Best wishes.

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Thanks everyone for the feedback.

I have no family of my own lol

This facility that just called is a general medical unit so it's a different unit. It's literally down the street from me. The pros would be that it's much closer, specially during bad weather. This is the facility i want to work at since I graduated. Plus they have a nurse residency program for new grads that is a year long. The opportunities to grow and learn I know is much better here.

Again, it's just an interview that I have this coming week. They may not even offer it to me but I want to give it a shot.

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Thanks everyone for the feedback.

I have no family of my own lol

This facility that just called is a general medical unit so it's a different unit. It's literally down the street from me. The pros would be that it's much closer, specially during bad weather. This is the facility i want to work at since I graduated. Plus they have a nurse residency program for new grads that is a year long. The opportunities to grow and learn I know is much better here.

Again, it's just an interview that I have this coming week. They may not even offer it to me but I want to give it a shot.

Just go for it!

It really depends on yourself, if you can handle 2 jobs as a new grad. When I was a new RN (much younger, more excited about the job, more patience, no money), i completed my 3 month orientation at a community hospital and then I started working as a Charge nurse at a SNF. I was driven by money at the time so I didn't care much about my social life. Then suddenly, I got old (burnt out, less patience, less excitement about the job, more money than 1 year ago) and wanted to prioritize my social life (parties, trips, friends, new bf) and so I left my SNF job.

Good luck to you!

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