I graduated nursing school September 2010 w/ my BSN. I have two previous degrees in Biology and Psychology and my previous work experience is customer service and private pharmacy compounding. I am currently working as a licensed healthcare communicator(I just started working for this company in May...this is my first nursing job). I work as a nurse but not in a traditional setting. My company is contracted by pharmaceutical companies to respond to medical information inquires from healthcare professionals and the public on various products, as well as recognize and do first line documentation of product quality complaints and adverse events for internal client use and FDA.
I am 4 months pregnant (I'm due in December and this is my first pregnancy) time is going by and I have no actual clinical experience besides academic. I also completed some additional courses at a local hospital b/c I enjoy learning and I figured they would make me more promotable (critical care course, and dysrhythmia course, I also have my ACLS and BLS). So my question is should I seek employment in a clinical setting now even though I may end up taking either an extended leave of absence/ or quitting for like a year ...just so I can have that experience to put on my resume. Or should I stay in my current position since it is a comfy corporate nursing job and wait till I am ready to pursue and have time to invest in a clinical position???
My other questions are what time frame do potential employers determine is too long w/o clinical experience that they would require or want to see someone take a nursing refresher course? (which are pretty expensive from what I've come across)
Being Pregnant what type of clinical nursing positions should I pursue???
I have 2 interviews this Monday for home health care agencies....what should I be concerned about with this type of work and being pregnant. And what are potential questions I should ask? I don't want to say I'm pregnant b/c I feel like it might ruin my chances of getting hired anywhere ....my current job doesn't even know b/c I don't want them to think that I'm only there short term...I figure I'll say something when I start to show....
Just for FYI...my dream nursing jobs would be working in the OR, nurse researcher, forensic nurse, or working for a pathologist....any suggestions for getting my foot in the door to any of these positions besides just continually applying???
Sorry I have soooo many questions, hope someone out there could offer good advice. Thank you in advance for taking the time and responding to my post.
I think the other issue is that with the nursing congestion in your area you may not be able to find a job for a while and then it would be too late. Plus even if you work you could only work a few months which would give you some experience but still not the 1 year they would like. Either way good look with your choice and enjoy being a momma :)
@ C300RN, congrats. I actually found the job on either career builder or craigslist. Look for positions like licensed healthcare communicator or clinical research ambassador, or clinical research associate....I hope this helps you.
See my only issue is this none clinical job is my first nursing job so, if I decide to take an extended leave to take care of the baby....and decide which I want to, go into a clinical setting no one will hire me b/c I wont have the clinical experience.
I am not pregnant but I am a new grad with no job at the moment. I have read many postings of new grads without jobs for 1, 2, & 3 yrs and I would assume they are going to have to have extensive orientation in order to begin working once they finally land a job. My point is, regardless of what job you have, if you plan to take off a year or so after the baby is born (and I certainly understand that), you may still be in the position of having to have a refresher of sorts. If you want to keep looking for a bedside job, keep in mind the other comments on here concerning safety for the baby, etc. Two of my fellow graduates are pregnant and both were fortunate enough to land jobs shortly after graduation. They are due in October but as far as I've heard, they plan to take a minimal maternity leave. Good luck on whatever decisions you make.
Hi, if you look for jobs that are posted for drug safety nurse, claims revewer, or licensed healthcare communicator. Pharmacuetical companies and health insurance companies hire nurses. I work for a healthcare information company. I am due in a few weeks and have postponed my job hunt, at least intil after the baby. I dont think ill need to do a refresher course, Ive actually gone on a few interviews for home healthcare agencies and correctio.s nursing and have neen offered ever job Ive interviewed for. But declined them b/c I wany to enjoy baby when he gets here....u only see them grow up once. So I plan to look for a part time or per diem job, when Im ready. Good luck with your job hunt....literally everyday spend at least an hour applying to jobs and u will find one soon. Dont mind my spelling and grammar...im on my cell phone, sorry.
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I think the other issue is that with the nursing congestion in your area you may not be able to find a job for a while and then it would be too late. Plus even if you work you could only work a few months which would give you some experience but still not the 1 year they would like. Either way good look with your choice and enjoy being a momma :)