New.RN2016

Hello Allnurses! I wanted to ask your opinion on my current situation regarding leaving my very first nursing job after only 4-5 months of employment. I have outlined my questions at the bottom of this post so it's very clear what I am asking. After I received my licensure, I had a very hard time finding a job. I looked for months but kept getting rejected because I was not a right fit, the hospitals were not looking to hire a New Grad at this time, or there were other internal employees who were prioritized over me. As a result, I ended up interviewing at a Postpartum unit, received a job offer, and accepted all in the same day. However, I knew I was not currently interested in postpartum and wanted to work in other floors before eventually moving to this specialty later on in my career. Fast forward four months and I have received and accepted a job offer for a unit that I am very interested in at a nearby rival hospital. I understand that my record with my current hospitals will most likely include a "Do not re-hire" note because I am leaving so abruptly. I am also leaving after my nurse manager and shift charge nurse have worked so hard to allow me to travel overseas to see family for 3 weeks despite just barely having enough PTO time to make it happen. The questions I have for all of you are the following: 1. Would I have a better chance of not having a "Do not re-hire" note if I offer to stay per diem at my current job while working at my new job? Is is a good idea to offer or even stay? 2. When I talk to my manager and charge nurse about leaving, I am going to say "Due to the stress and pressure my current job is causing to my family, I will not longer be able to stay full time." I am debating if I should tell them I have already accepted a position at another hospital at this time or wait for some time to pass, almost giving the impression that I am currently looking for another position. While this story is partially true, it's not the whole truth. What do you think about this story and what kind of push-back might I receive from my manager and charge nurse? 3. What else can I do to leave my current job on good, professional terms so that I do not burn this bridge with a hospital that employed me even before I became a nurse and gave me so many great opportunities? Thank you so much for any feedback anyone can provide! I greatly appreciate it! Sincerely, New.RN2016

Thank you so much for your insight! As an experienced nurse, how would you recommend I establish a good reputation with my charge nurse and manager? Even though I make it very clear to my peers and superiors that I am very hard working and reliable, I understand now that it doesn't automatically build a great reputation and/or relationship. I've had such a hard time networking and interviewing these past few months that I want to learn from my mistakes but I don't know the solutions.

Hello Everyone! I'm a New Grad who recently graduated in May 2016 and passed the NCLEX in August! Since then, I've been looking for jobs but was only able to focus more after I passed my NCLEX. After 4 months or so, I could not find another job besides the position I have already accepted - an RN on a Mother/Baby unit. Unfortunately, Mother/Baby Nursing is not part of my future plans. I have always loved and aspired to work in Critical Care, intending to gain experience in Med/Surg to work my way up there. Despite this setback, I am determined to do whatever it takes to work my way back to Med/Surg and subsequently Critical Care, hopefully. The most important question I pose to all of you is what can I, as a New Grad in Mother/Baby, do to prepare myself as a strong candidate for this transition in a year-and-a-half/two year's time? Other questions I have are: 1. Will it be possible for me to make this transition in 1.5/2 year's time? How difficult will this transition be, especially if I may be rooted in Mother/Baby ways? 2. How can I be more competitive in this market? 3. What are the opinions on possibly participating in various units' Med/Surg competency days, especially if they are department-run/specific? 4. Should I get relevant Med/Surg certifications and/or ACLS and/or PICC training? 5. What will I need to do to convince Med/Surg departments that despite my Mother/Baby experience, I will be able to work on these floors as a confident, competent nurse? I have a lot of questions and concerns so any advice or help anyone can provide would be so greatly appreciated!! And thank you so much in advance!!

Hello Everyone! I'm a New Grad who recently graduated in May 2016 and passed the NCLEX in August! Since then, I've been looking for jobs but was only able to focus more after I passed my NCLEX. After 4 months or so, I could not find another job besides the position I have already accepted - an RN on a Mother/Baby unit. Unfortunately, Mother/Baby Nursing is not part of my future plans. I have always loved and aspired to work in Critical Care, intending to gain experience in Med/Surg to work my way up there. Despite this setback, I am determined to do whatever it takes to work my way back to Med/Surg and subsequently Critical Care, hopefully. The most important question I pose to all of you is what can I, as a New Grad in Mother/Baby, do to prepare myself as a strong candidate for this transition in a year-and-a-half/two year's time? Other questions I have are: 1. Will it be possible for me to make this transition in 1.5/2 year's time? How difficult will this transition be, especially if I may be rooted in Mother/Baby ways? 2. How can I be more competitive in this market? 3. What are the opinions on possibly participating in various units' Med/Surg competency days, especially if they are department-run/specific? 4. Should I get relevant Med/Surg certifications and/or ACLS and/or PICC training? 5. What will I need to do to convince Med/Surg departments that despite my Mother/Baby experience, I will be able to work on these floors as a confident, competent nurse? I have a lot of questions and concerns so any advice or help anyone can provide would be so greatly appreciated!! And thank you so much in advance!! :)