mattsyd

I also switched to PRN and dropped my hours significantly. I understand feeling guilty, I used to feel really guilty for not picking up as well. It helps me to remember that I have no obligation to work more than my scheduled days, and I don't owe anyone an explanation for why I can't (or just don't want to) come in. It's also not your responsibility to make up for poor staffing, and you definitely shouldn't feel bad about that! Any extra help you want offer is more than enough.

Thanks for your input! I talked to my hospital about it, and they said I can switch per diem no problem (but not until September). So I unfortunately won’t be taking this job, but the next position I see I’ll be able to just go for it! Thanks again

Hi! So I if I break my contract I just won’t get a sign on bonus (15k before taxes). It motivates me to stay but not enough to turn down a better job. It also wouldn’t look good to other hospitals if I wanted to return because I worked for the two major companies down here, and already left one for my current job. I don’t have children but within the next few years plan to have one, so working there would be a major plus when they’re old enough to attend. But would I still even be working there by that time. Thanks for your advice!

Hi all! I’ve been reading all your posts for a long time hoping that I could become a school nurse eventually as well. It’s been my goal since nursing school, but I was unable to find a job in peds for some experience. I’ve worked in a cardiovascular stepdown unit and have been working in a CCU/CVICU for the last year. I have an interview today with a prestigious private school! I wouldn’t be the only nurse there and wouldn’t be thrown in alone to figure it out. I’m beyond excited to even have the opportunity, but I have some concerns. I have a contract with my current hospital for 1 more year in my unit (it ends late August next year). If possible I would like to stay per diem to keep up my skills, but I’m worried they won’t allow that. I’ve noticed most school nurse openings are over the summer, and obviously the job begins when school starts (August 12th here). My issue is if I wait until my contract is up I’ll have lost out on more opportunities, and will have to wait ANOTHER year until summer break. I’m incredibly unhappy at my job and can’t imagine staying that long. Another issue is the massive pay cut. Because tuition is free for one child the salary is less than half what I make in a hospital! Is this normal? And is it worth it to take this job if it’s offered to get experience as a school nurse, then maybe switch to a better school later on? My boyfriend is ultimately okay with whatever I choose. We would get by just fine with this pay cut, but it would absolutely be noticeable (for me at least). I’m getting ahead of myself, but the phone interview went well and they wanted to meet me immediately after the phone call. I just have a good feeling that I may get an offer and wanted to be prepared. Thanks so much in advance for your help!

No email for the lw full-time program for me yet... Did many students get their emails or just a few? Knowing that others have received theirs but I haven't heard anything is really stressing me out!!