Trixie01

Can anyone tell me about infertility nursing?? What is the typical day like? Do you like it? Are you able to stick to your normal hrs - m-f, 8-5:00. Or do you have to come in on weekends also? I have interviewed for a posn but am scared to leave shift work, for what could be endless hrs. They pay salary, hmmm? I know it would be rewarding - but what is the downside? I hope someone can reply asap - the Dr. wants to know whether I have accepted by tomm at noon! He says he will train me and pay me 18.00/hr! But the bad part is he mentioned carrying a pager every other weekend! He said it rarely goes off - but we all know how that usually works out! I still want a life. Right now I only work p/t so its going to be a big adjustment - but I need it to be fair. I am also trying to get pregnant - but am having fertility issues myself. I am going for IVF in May. I have already told him that - ???????

Well I have not been on this site lately - but I missed it alot. My dilemma is this - I am working currently P/T with children/adolescents at an inpatient mental health center. I have worked for this system since 1996 (7 years) , in several different jobs. I no longer want to work at MH and have decided to look elsewhere. I am wanting to go back to F/T. I thought either a pediatricians office or a infertility clinic. Being that I am struggling with infertility - I thought it would be a great opportunity to help people like myself. Anyway, I got an interview w/ a private Dr. who does this type of work. He said they would be willing to train me (although I do know some - not much) pay me 18.00/hr but he said it would be salary? And then he said every other weekend - I would have to carry a pager - for when patients call, etc... Ok - so now I am sitting at home trying to picture this scenario. It makes me wonder how much will I actually be working? It sounds like I am expected to be avl for 2 weekends/ month, but not really get paid?? Can that be true? I have never worked in a physicians office before? Its a m-f, 8-5:00. But every other weekend, is just too much! Also, he does not cover infertility - since it is such a small staff. Him and 2 RNs total. Right now I have infertility coverage, but I hate my job. What a dilemma. I want to learn and this would be my opportunity - but I want a life too. He mentioned maybe I could stay on Cobra - but thats over 400 a month! Crazy! So anyway, can anyone who works in a doctors office tell me if this is the norm? Do you like it? Was it hard to get hired on? Thanks for any suggestions!

I have been a nurse 2 years, and the only thing I know for sure is that if I can afford to keep doing it, Part-time nursing for me is the only way to go. I have so much better control over my life, I can still enjoy and relax on the weekends w/ my hubby and pursue other interests. If I do have to work more, I can work someplace that is non-nursing, like a book shop or even watching kids. I realized that life is too short to be unhappy. I do like alot of parts of being a nurse, don't get me wrong - but I need limits set, because they will expect you to give up your life, and its getting more and more demanding of nurses everyday! Anyway, I can always add more hours if I need to. I just wish the pay were a little more enticing. All the stress, for such little pay! Its a wonder anyone stays fulltime in nursing anymore! On the downside I have had to give up some extras too, but its well worth it to me! Do what feels good to you!

Thank-you both for feedback. Its just so hard to know what to do. Its scary and exiting thinking about this possibility for the future! As I am a infertility patient I know how stressful this can be. So I am trying to think of all the issues. The pos'n I am looking at would be parttime. Tues, Wed and fridays. 1 Weekend per month? So I would have some downtime.... but I still don't know if I could do the actual job....because it is so technical. and complicated? I guess I just need to look for a sign or something? I am interested in Women Health and this could help me gain experience there too. I am going to pray about this....Thanks again.:)

It is so frustrating being overweight, and feeling lousy all the time. I agree with previous posts, try to limit carbs and exercise as often as possible. That being said you mentioned how tired you are, and crying alot - Do you think you are depressed and need an antidepressant? Some will help make you feel better, and curb your appetite also. But there are a few that will actually put weight on too - so be careful and tell the Doctor what your trying to do. I have had issues with my weight my whole life, but worse is the depression - which causes the wt. gain for me. So maybe you could benefit from a minor stimulant to help you get energy. Can't hurt to ask. Anyway, good luck. And treat yourself kindly, its tough these days w/ all this yummy stuff bombarding us 24/7.

Ok, I am desparate - Are there any infertility nurses out here?? I know there is at least one, because I did see one post. I want to know what it is like to work in this field? What the day is like? And what you like most or least about it?? Thanks. I am thinking about transferring to this posn, but they (HR) can't seem to tell me much.....Its so frustrating!

Alot of positions now want ACLS, along with basic life support. Where can you take this class. I called my employer and never heard back. Does American Red Cross offer it? I really want to know more about it, and how hard it is? I'm hoping they will pay for me to take it.