RN1555

I'm applying for the CNS online program. I was told they are still sending out letters to interview and that we should get the final decision in the mail in 4 weeks.

For those who have been accepted, what program did you apply for? I applied to the CNS online program, but have not heard anything yet.

I worked on the floor until I was 7.5 months pregnant, and you know what? Working then was actually MORE pleasant than when I was not pregnant! As soon as your belly starts to show, everyone is so much nicer and polite to you. Doors and elevators are held for you, patients quit nagging so much, doctors are considerate to you, and in general the other nursing staff are accommodating as well. Now, that all being said, I took a full load (7 patients), including those on isolation--that's why there's such a thing as personal protective equipment and hand washing. I NEVER complained about my aching back, my Fred Flintstone feet, or my big butt. I smiled a lot, and did my job as best as I could. And it was fine!!!!!! You will be fine. Go girl.

Sorry, I think it was fair of the hospital to cancel your contract, and I don't think it was unsafe and really don't think it's out of scope of practice. Yes, I agree that it's a different skill set on med-surge-- it's called time management, organization, and prioritizing. And I'm 100% certain that those skills were taught in nursing school, tested on the NCLEX, and understood by the BON that you had acquired those skills when they gave you your license. This was a standard nursing assignment and you are a nurse. You should have been able to handle it. I know it sounds harsh, but that is my honest opinion.

An update: I chose....the telemetry job. I was grieved for a few days, but now I see that it's really the best decision by far. Don't even know why the answer wasn't jumping out at me from the beginning! Family comes first at this stage in my life, and I'm confident that other great opportunities will present themselves. Thanks you all who replied here because it really did help me "see the light". I start August 8. :)

Oh, I forgot to add that he's in medical school.

Thanks, friends. I have spoken with my husband, and he says he supports me whatever I choose. I know he means that and will do what it takes to make it work, but he truly would prefer I take the telemetry day job. He would have to get baby to and from day care, give baby dinner, bathe her and put her down to sleep (and back to sleep when she wakes in the middle of the night). He hasn't really had a lot of practice doing that stuff at all. And, yes, I should give him more credit-- he's not clueless. I didn't intend to sound mean! So, it's basically have an awesome job and put a lot of burden on my husband, or take an okay job and make it easier on everyone.

I have two job offers: one is at a world-reknowned hospital in the ED and the other at a nice university hospital in medical telemetry. I worked for 2 years in telemetry as a new grad, but I always knew I wanted something more exciting and challenging, like ED or ICU. Eventually I'd like to go back to school for Acute Care NP. Although the ED job is a dream come true, it will directly affect my family in a hard way. I have a young infant and a sweet though clueless husband (let's face it, he needs me). It will be very difficult for us because the job is for evening/nights rotating shifts, not to mention every other weekend and on-call. Much of the baby responsibilities will fall on my husband. If I take this job, I will be making it hard for him, my baby, and even my mom who has been outspoken against it from the beginning. *However*, I will have immense personal fulfillment in knowing that I am working in an area I've always wanted to and at one of the best hospitals in the world. Or, I can work day shift in telemetry, and make everyone happy but me. Ok, that's not entirely true---if my family is happy then I'm happy, and also I hated working nights. But it's just a so-so job. It's not a wow-zer on my resume for when I want to go back to school. It pays a lot less too. Please tell me what to do.