Small&NOW

Thank you for the feedback about the competition for nursing jobs in the Dallas/FtWorth area. This does make me nervous. I may have left the impression that I am a recent college grad looking for my dream job as a 22-year-old right out of school. This is not the case. I received my first bachelor's degree in Biology, my Master's degree in Nutritional Sciences, am a Registered Dietitian, and went back through the Accelerated Bachelor's of Nursing program as a "second career." I have worked in the healthcare field and as a nutrition professor for years. I do realize that there is a lot I do not know about nursing. However, I have also been through the rodeo of "take the first job that comes, just to get a job" type mentality and that landed me in a miserable position. In my second career, I do not want this kind of job and I am frankly determined not to get it. Working in the ICU is not my "dream nursing job," either. It is where I want to start. My dream job is to work as a Nurse Practitioner in the field of Geriatrics. I want to start getting experience with nursing skills in the ICU. I do take to heart the comments that sometimes an ICU position may not be available, especially with the hours I am looking for. I appreciate the fact that I might have to settle for working in another specialty nursing area for the hours I want - - - and I am willing to do that if it means more time with my daughter. I have found a new "dream job" as a mother. Does anyone else have working schedules that worked great for being a mom as well?

I am a new nurse graduate that is re-locating to Carrollton, Texas within the next month. I have a 7-month-old daughter and am wanting to maximize my time with her and avoid childcare. In order to make this happen, I want to work Saturday and Sunday nights only. I also have my heart set on working in any type of ICU. I am aware of the Baylor Medical Center TDA positions, but I was wondering if I might also be able to find these same working hours at other hospitals? Can anyone give me advice? What is the likelihood that I will find something soon that meets these goals? Thank you!