So Close . . . (kinda vent/pity party!)

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Specializes in ICU (med/surgical/transplant/neuro/ent).

Was so close to entering the world of being a research nurse: Research position at my hospital (where I work in the ICU) with a patient population I knew and PI's that were docs I was familiar with. Made a good impression, from what I was told. But was beat by someone with more experience with that patient population (even though I have non-clinical research experience as well). Oh well. That was probably the closest I have ever gotten to finally getting into to research nursing. And I fear that might be the closest I get. I have been trying for a while now and am seriously giving thought to look for other career paths in nursing (besides bedside). Just feeling a little low and depressed {and growing impatient to move on with my life/career ;) }.

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Specializes in Infectious Disease, Neuro, Research.

Hmmm... don't know that I can help, but in which part of the country are you located? Email/pm if you want.

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Specializes in ICU (med/surgical/transplant/neuro/ent).

Thanks! My post was mostly about venting my frustration/sadness.

BTW I live in Texas.

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Specializes in Infectious Disease, Neuro, Research.

Sent you an email.;) Venting is ok, believe me!

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Exact same experience for me, except oncology. All was well and then they went with someone with more experience. Also was considering a change. Love my oncology patients but it seemed to be going nowhere. Kept my eye out for oncology research clinical trials jobs. Applied and actually got the job. Hang in there. It will be worth it.

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Specializes in ICU (med/surgical/transplant/neuro/ent).

kelischa - I'm glad things eventually worked out for you! :) I'll try to hold out as long as I can. Thanks for the encouragement!

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