rjay22

Absolutely right. Let me rephrase this, would you take one step back to move two steps forward or stick with your philosophy?

Hello Nursing Community, I am in need of advice regarding my current career. I made a career change and entered the field of nursing last year. I was unable to find a job so I volunteered and started grad school. Last Feb I was offered a part-time position that is a hybrid between behavioral health and school nursing, no bedside care or consistent medication distribution. The job is more paperwork and being a liaison between various groups. As of August I will be employed part-time for six months. I just had my first hospital interview, literally finished thirty minutes ago, and the educator brought up my work experience. She said I barely qualified for a new-grad position because of my current job. So here's my question: If I'm still trying to qualify for a new grad position, in the event I do not get the job I just interviewed for, should I quit my current job? If I stay until Sept it will be longer than six months. Financially I'm okay if I quit, but will definitely need to adjust. I would like hospital experience for at least 5 years as a bedside nurse. Thanks for taking the time to read and reply. Rjay