stephljudy

Two questions for current NP's- I am curious how much flexibility is offered for a NP. Once I graduate, will I only find full-time positions? I currently work part-time and would like to continue this for several years as I have young children. Do you think it will be a possiblity once I finish. And I am little worried about the job market once I finish and start job hunting. When I do a quick search for current NP positions in my state, most say "experienced NP". I am experienced as an RN but not NP. Where will I start? Thanks for your help!

I posted under nursing career, but had no response so maybe someone can offer some help here. I am a mother of 3 young kids ( 2 yo twins and a 5 yo). I currently work part-time during the day for a state health dept. Even though it's part-time, I am struggling to be the mom I need to be and keep my sanity! I really am leaning towards taking some time away from my career, but question over and over as to whether I will regret this years down the road. I did take about a year and a half off while I was pg with twins, but then my past job offered me the part-time opportunity a year ago. At the time, I took it b/c my husband was laid off and he assisted with the childcare and I thought it would be great to get back into the workforce. Fast forward to now and he works full-time, kids are in daycare and the job is not what I thought it was. I wouldn't mind a nursing job during the evenings or even weekends, but nothing is turning up. So, will I regret this? I'm not sure how I would even keep up my license unless something pops up as I would continue looking. Thanks for any insight you can offer!

I am a mother of 3 young kids ( 2 yo twins and a 5 yo). I currently work part-time during the day for a state health dept. Even though it's part-time, I am struggling to be the mom I need to be and keep my sanity! I really am leaning towards taking some time away from my career, but question over and over as to whether I will regret this years down the road. I did take about a year and a half off while I was pg with twins, but then my past job offered me the part-time opportunity a year ago. At the time, I took it b/c my husband was laid off and he assisted with the childcare and I thought it would be great to get back into the workforce. Fast forward to now and he works full-time, kids are in daycare and the job is not what I thought it was. I wouldn't mind a nursing job during the evenings or even weekends, but nothing is turning up. So, will I regret this? I'm not sure how I would even keep up my license unless something pops up as I would continue looking. Thanks for any insight you can offer!

I hold a MSN/MPH. It cost a lot of $$$ and the job I am currently in only requires the MNS part. While I received an excellent education, I can't say I would do it again. I work in state government and the pay is not great! So, if you were to go back for one or the other, I would definitely make sure it was the MSN so you have more options!

I don't work for NFP, but I know a little about it. You would be visiting prenatal clients in their homes, so a home visiting job. I have heard excellent things about NFP!

Congrats on your pg! I have found no opportunities to work from home as a RN, but since you work inpatient, could you look at a per diem opportunity? This way you could work a flexible schedule and spend as much time as possible with your little one?