vkRN823

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1. Dilemma for CA New Grad in Norcal

   vkRN823 replied to vkRN823's topic in Nursing Career

   Thank you!!! I appreciate this so much

2. Dilemma for CA New Grad in Norcal

   vkRN823 replied to vkRN823's topic in Nursing Career

   Thank you for the reassurance! This was helpful. That was my plan - work one year then return closer. I'll be home 2-3 times a week to see my family as well so I'm not completely out of baby's life,...

3. Dilemma for CA New Grad in Norcal

   vkRN823 replied to vkRN823's topic in Nursing Career

   Thank you for your input! I am really hoping to get into a local hospital. Unfortunately I've put in over 300+ apps since graduation and have gotten nothing. I have my MSN, but went to school out of...

4. Dilemma for CA New Grad in Norcal

   vkRN823 replied to vkRN823's topic in Nursing Career

   My husband just started his trade with a local hospital and cannot move. I was thinking of flying back and forth once a week. Our family (baby's grandparents) will be taking care of her the other...

5. Dilemma for CA New Grad in Norcal

   vkRN823 replied to vkRN823's topic in Nursing Career

   Driving 6 hours doesn't worry me since I've done it before. I'll be working 3 12s at the ICU compared to 5 8s at an SNF. I agree that the first 3 years are crucial. I'm just really worried that I...

6. Dilemma for CA New Grad in Norcal

   vkRN823 replied to vkRN823's topic in Nursing Career

   No I will be having an apartment there for sure. No way I can be safe having a shift and driving that far. But on my days off, was going to drive back to my own

7. Dilemma for CA New Grad in Norcal

   vkRN823 replied to vkRN823's topic in Nursing Career

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8. Dilemma for CA New Grad in Norcal

   vkRN823 posted a topic in Nursing Career

   Hello, I graduated late May. My dilemma: I received an offer for an ICU New Graduate position that is 6 hours driving ONE WAY away from home. This is my ideal position but I also have a family and a 6...