Cabrett2017

Hi Sour Lemon, thanks for your reply. I have four years experience with PCU and ICU patients. The flex program at my hospital would let me make my own schedule, but I would not be eligible for PTO or benefits. Otherwise I have seen ads for ambulatory surgical centers and doctors offices that offer Monday through Friday scheduling. Home health nursing may be an option. Just wondering if there are options that I didn't know about in other settings or hospital systems.

I did the BSN as a second degree. A lot of hospital systems will pay for you to get your BSN once you are an employee. I would have saved a lot of money if I had known that myself. I definitely work with more associates degree nurses at my hospital. Good luck!

I am considering becoming a single mom by choice. I currently work full-time as an inpatient bedside nurse and enjoy my job. Unfortunately, it seems that childcare centers are only open Monday through Friday and I would have to pay a babysitter an hourly rate to cover my weekend shifts. Have any of you encountered positions that don't require weekend rotations? Thanks in advance for sharing!

I had a really hard time at my first job. I feel like once you become more confident and experienced, rudeness or pettiness from other staff doesn't matter as much. I focused on becoming a competent nurse instead of problems with other staff and changed jobs three times before I found a place I liked. I did try to stay each place I didn't like long enough for a reference though. Good luck!