Part-time job

LydiaNN · Jul 26, 2007

I'm sorry, I'm not understanding your question. Do you mean when it is safe to leave a full time job for part time? And by "safe" do you mean in terms of still getting the training and orientation you need, or do you mean in terms of career stability?

nyapa, RN · Jul 26, 2007

Hello All
I just recently graduated from nursing school and I'm currently working full-time in the emergency department. My question is when is it safe for a new grad to start working a part-time job and would it be better to work in a emergency dept or on the floor.

I don't work in ED but have done so in the past. Do you feel confident/competent in what you do? I imagine that may be a gauge to helping you make your decisions. Do you have good support where you work? Best of luck

santhony44, MSN, RN, NP · Jul 26, 2007

If you're talking about cutting back to part-time from full-time, that should be "safe" but it would take you longer to feel comfortable in the job and to get your skills and time management up to speed.

If you're talking about taking a second, part-time job in addition to your full-time job, I would wait until you're well-acclimated to your full-time job.

classicdame, MSN, EdD · Jul 26, 2007

I'd say the time is right when you are so comfortable in your role that you don't have to ask anyone else's opinion.

TazziRN, RN · Jul 26, 2007

I would wait at least a year if you're talking about picking up a second job. It takes that long for the average new grad to become fully proficient. And you don't have to stay in the ER, just keep in mind that you would have to be oriented to another specialty and if you're part time it will take you longer to learn.

If you're talking about cutting back to part time now, wait until you're off your orientation, at the very least. If you can I would wait the year.