I have been a Registered Nurse for 7months and I am on my third job, I know this sounds bad, but i just want to say that my first job was in LTC/Rehab we had 30 patients I was hired as supervisor and still had patients to tend to on the floor, I was on the floor everyday with patients and expected to oversee staff and any other problems that arised in the facility, i stayed 5 months, then I got a job at the Hospital Med-Surg and night shift can have 7-8 patient, im on my feet all day and im running around trying to put out fires (expression) i dreaded going to work and i had anxiety and could not sleep the night before, we had techs but they are always busy or missing so im doing tech stuff and my stuff and trying to keep up with labs, test, doctors, hourly rounds, never ending charting, I just felt its not worth it..I know they say we need one year in med-surg but im here to tell you, i stayed on job sites every day looking for an administrative position, I got a lot of No's but I did get a yes..I have a job starting thursday with a small insurance company I will be handling workers comp claim, they are willing to train and i will be working with to coordinator to assist, my future goal is to get my certification in case management. Every since i got into nursing i knew i wanted to be on the administrative side of things and I have a strong administrative background. I feel so happy to know that im finally doing a job that makes me happy and fullfilled..to all you newbies it can't hurt to look around and apply, even if you think you dont qualify, still apply go where your heart is, we worked hard for this degree and we should be happy in whatever path we choose..thanks for listening.
Good for you, some people are threatened by new grads and say things like "You need to work the floor, and get experience first" I have heard this from critical care nurses, case managers, etc... Ignore them, some people want you to take the same long, bumpy, tired road that they took, but as long as you know what you want and there are employers willing to take a chance on you, then go for it. In my opinion, floor nursing sucks on so many levels, and working in an office setting, M-F, can be a much better fit for some people. Your story is very inspiring and I hope to be able to land a position that I will enjoy, rather than just be on the floor biding my time.
I am so happy for you, you are finally doing what you enjoy. I am also a new graduate,40 years old and working as apsych nurse. At this stage being happy at the job is uppermost. Med-surge is not for everyone, nursing is so diverse that everyone will find their niche.Good luck
ebony- your words are inspiring. i did a 2nd degree bsn and have primarily admin experience. i am too looking for an admin job and you are absolutely right that it depends on how you sell yourself and you will have to learn new things at a job. i have also been offered a ltc position. what area are you and what type of company you are working?
I am working for a company that deals with Liability Insurance, workers comp claims and medicare set-asides..My title is medical review nurse consultant. I currently reside in the state of florida. Thanks for your kind words.:)
Yes, it does sound bad. Do you have a BSN? If you would like to be a Case Manager I would advice you to still do a year of floor nursing. So you can have the basic of nursing. This is just a thought,
Good for you!! I'm 39 y/o and am also a new grad (less than one year).
I'm on my third position also- Hospice nursing. I love it..It's exactly what I wanted to do when I graduated. I still work prn at a Med/Surg job at a hospital- I really don't like it there, but my hospice job is only part time, so it supplements my income for now.
The OP is happy with the new position, and seems to know exactly what type of career path he wants to follow.
How in the heck is your above statement helpful?
Diane in Michigan, do you always take pieces of posters statements and quote them out of context? Do you do this to instigate? Just wondering because if you had taken the time to read my entire post, and the post that follows I think you might understand how in the heck it was helpful.
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Good for you, some people are threatened by new grads and say things like "You need to work the floor, and get experience first" I have heard this from critical care nurses, case managers, etc... Ignore them, some people want you to take the same long, bumpy, tired road that they took, but as long as you know what you want and there are employers willing to take a chance on you, then go for it. In my opinion, floor nursing sucks on so many levels, and working in an office setting, M-F, can be a much better fit for some people. Your story is very inspiring and I hope to be able to land a position that I will enjoy, rather than just be on the floor biding my time.