Quitting after 6 months

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I started working at a Home Health Care company as a CNA/ Aide about 6 months ago. Right after I started, I found out that I was accepted into the BSN program at my school and I started that in January. I cut back on hours at work, and they have been very understanding. Now school is picking up and I'm having a hard time balancing nursing school, work, and extracurriculars.

I want to quit so I can focus on school, but I am worried this might look bad to future employers because I only worked for 6 months. Is this a bad idea?

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

No. Employers are going to understand, and appreciate, your prioritizing schoolwork. Just be certain you give appropriate notice, and THANK the employer for the opportunity (NEVER burn bridges- healthcare is a very small world).

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Specializes in Clinical Research, Outpt Women's Health.

Nope. Not an issue.

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Is per diem an option for you?

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I quit 2 CNA jobs within that time frame to focus on school, and it has not affected RN employment opportunities for me.

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Specializes in Long term care.

I agree. I don't think it will be an issue because it's for school. Just give proper notice.

I bet you will still be able to pick up work for them during school breaks.

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Think about doing per diem

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