New Grad RN - Planned Parenthood

JomoNurse · Sep 4, 2009

You can probably pretty much cross out any religious hospitals for possible employment. Participating in an abortion is a no-no

TessaMae · Sep 4, 2009

You should be able to work anywhere but that doesn't mean that the person hiring at your next job might not have a major issue with your previous employer and choose to find a flaw other than that in your resume or hire someone "more qualified or better suited" for the position.

what are your thoughts about working as a new grad at planned parenthood in the surgical setting? There are few jobs out there for us new grads, and if this type of job came up, would you take it? Do you think taking this type of job would hinder chances of working elsewhere due to the controversy this may have?

stellina615 · Sep 4, 2009

I agree that working at Planned Parenthood might affect your chances of working at religious hospitals in the future. With that said, though, there is really not much available at this point in terms of jobs for new grads (I know because I am one). If you are offered something that you're interested in, and the work doesn't conflict with your own PERSONAL values and beliefs, then I say go for it! The first person you always have to answer to is yourself, no matter what. If you have that part under control, then you will be well-prepared to defend your choice to others if need be. Good luck with whatever you decide!

missjmeRN · Sep 4, 2009

I think that the only reason why I would be interested is only because there are soo few jobs, that I just need income right now to pull me through the upcoming months of trying to look for a job in the field that I would like to get in... I know this is a hard decision. I'm just really worried about the future aspect of this decision, if I chose to take it on... I know I can defend myself, if asked... I mean, the patient is my most concern, right?

DeLana_RN, BSN, RN · Sep 4, 2009

You should be able to work anywhere but that doesn't mean that the person hiring at your next job might not have a major issue with your previous employer and choose to find a flaw other than that in your resume or hire someone "more qualified or better suited" for the position.

Unfortunately, you do have a valid point here (potential future employers' own prejudices regarding AB - even if it's not a Catholic hospital, a hiring manager might be anti-choice). Of course, OP could choose not to mention this job - but since she's a new grad, she's looking for experience and references.

Difficult dilemma...

DeLana

P.S.

NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN · Sep 4, 2009

I'm right here with ya. I accepted a job as a new grad that some nurses don't think is a great fit but I have no income and jobs for new grads are limited. we have to take what we can get.

KateRN1 · Sep 4, 2009

I would think that the downside would be a lack of clinical skills rather than the actual type of procedures that the clinic does or does not perform. Not all Planned Parenthood clinics offer on-site abortions. Hospitals want acute-care experience. I would think that long-term acute-care hospitals, rehab facilities, and skilled nursing facilities would be far better in terms of experience than a clinic of any kind as far as gaining experience to work in acute care later on.

nyteshade, BSN · Sep 4, 2009

My post will probably not be the popular one...I feel if you are ok with the job and handle it do it. This does count as out patient surgical experience. In the long run, perhaps a year you can claim that experience. If hospitals are still not hiring, than look at freestanding out patient surgical centers and build up from there. It's just an idea...

PacoUSA, BSN, RN · Sep 4, 2009

This sounds to me like career suicide, that's my first impression. Unless of course this is the kind of work you're looking to specialize in (which sounds like it's not). I totally agree with KateRN1, you're better off gaining experience at skilled nursing facilities. I know we're living in desperate times for new grads to find work but you should think of the latent effects this will have on your work profile later on. I'm personally a relatively liberal person but if I was a potential employer and I saw that on a resume it would certainly raise my eyebrow.

NurseLoveJoy88, ASN, RN · Sep 4, 2009

bottom line is that you need a job. if you feel ok with it then take it.

missjmeRN · Sep 4, 2009

I'm right here with ya. I accepted a job as a new grad that some nurses don't think is a great fit but I have no income and jobs for new grads are limited. we have to take what we can get.

what type of job did you take if i may ask?