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Thanks for all the input everyone.. one thing I didn't mention is that the facility does not have a floor position available for an RN right now, it's not in the budget they say.. so currently I do prn for them and part time for a home health company which pretty much equals out to a full time job, just while I'm looking for a permanent job - which I've had no luck with. The hospitals where I live mostly just hire nurses with a bsn, and I have a 4 year old daughter so I can't go far from home to look for work due to child care ... So the ADON position appeals to me partially because of the hours, partly because I think it would be a good experience to put toward possible future jobs, partly because it will be a nice paycheck, and even partly because I get some kind of weird satisfaction out of going into some big "mess" and cleaning it up and seeing the difference I could make. I am anticipating a lot of work, and a lot of stress.. that much I think I can handle, and if I can't handle it and decide it's not for me I'll just resign and take it as a learning experience.. but what I'm worried about is this, if this does blow up in my face so to speak and something goes wrong... to what extent will I be held responsible? I mean, is worse case scenario getting fired? Or could this in any way affect my license?

Hello everyone, I have worked as an LVN for 1 1/2 years at a long term care facility while transitioning to get my RN, and I just got my RN license this month.. Just recently the position for ADON became available at my job and my DON has suggested I take it. Given my lack of experience in nursing, I feel a bit hesitant but I don't think I can turn down that opportunity.. does anyone have any advice or words of wisdom to share with me? Thanks :)

Hi, I'm in a similar situation looking for a solution.. I've been talking to some nurses and someone suggested to me to try working in the OR or PACU because they have mostly daytime hours (some 7-3) and most weekends and holidays off because most elective surgeries would not be scheduled then so you would only have to deal with the emergency surgeries.. I'm not sure about the pay though, but its something to think about. Good luck!

Man, Jeff wasn't kidding when he said they've been working him like a dog this week..

Hello everyone, I am currently an LVN transitioning to get my RN and will be graduating in May this year.. I have a 4 year old little girl and her father has to travel for work in other states.. my mom passed away, my dad lives out of the country, and I have no other close family nearby. I am trying to figure out what kind of options I may have for work.. So far I can't find anyone willing to be her nanny for any cheaper than pretty much half of what I would be making.. I have been looking into daycares but none are open early enough or late enough for 12 hour shifts. I really want to work in a hospital setting, are there any jobs out there that aren't 12 hour shifts? I had a nurse today suggest I try and get an internship for the OR since they have shorter daytime hours but don't usually hire with no experience.. has anyone heard of hospitals hiring new grads to the OR, or at least giving an internship? I am looking for something preferably anywhere from 7am-6pm.. Thanks

I had a similar experience going through school, most of the time at clinicals when you got to the unit, the nurse's would all avoid you like the plague and make you feel so unwanted. I can't say that for all the nurses though because I did have a few good experiences - mostly with new nurses who were recently students themselves and probably knew what it felt like. But after graduating I went to work at a nursing home and I love most of the people that I work with like they're family. (and I always make sure to give a warm welcome to students too since I had such bad experiences myself) I think that you would find working with nurses a completely different experience from being in school, but if you find it's still not your thing then home health would be your best bet. best of luck.

I know your pain.. I took A&P2 and Micro together in a summer semester, Mon-Thurs 8-12 and 5-9 and I was raising my two year old daughter by myself at the time.. I remember I had a few melt downs, lots of crying, pulling my hair out.. but I made it through, and so can you. Don't give up on your goal, just remember this too shall pass.. put in the time, stay focused and it will all be worth it in the end. That semester is now a distant memory for me, I got my LVN and went straight into transitioning for my RN and I'm about to graduate this May. Every semester has difficulties, every semester you may feel like you can't handle any more, but then before you know it, it's over and you are one step closer to your goal. No one says nursing school is easy, just that its worth it in the end. You can do this :)