Still hanging on...

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Hi,

Remember me, I started school nursing back in September of 2017. I wasn't in love when I first started but I've learned to adjust and the perks/benefits outweighed how I felt, very baby friendly job, esp since my baby is due May 1st. Just counting down the days till I go on maternity leave now. I signed a new contract for the next school year "18-19". I start maternity leave May 1st and then return back to work September 4th. I also asked for a reduction of hours. So after I come back from leave I will be 7-245 vs staying till 345 just to avoid my heavy commute and have more time to pick up baby from sitter and get errands ran. I had to of course take a small reduction of salary but I'm okay with it for now. If It doesn't make a difference I will ask to go back to original hours and salary. So I'm going to stick it out here for one more year. I applied for an FNP program so just waiting to hear if I was accepted.

Only time will tell me where my nursing journey will take me next year. :) Just wanted to check back in with you guys/gals. Hope all is well!

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Specializes in Pediatrics Retired.

Congratulations! Glad you stayed the course. Now, waddle on until you can hold that bundle of joy!!

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@OldDude, RN Thank you! I will continue to waddle on. lol

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Specializes in School Nurse. Having conversations with littles..

Oh so exciting! Please let us know when your bundle of joy gets here! :)

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@Cattz I will :)

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Specializes in ICU/community health/school nursing.

Yay! May 1 will be here before you know it. Good thoughts for an uneventful delivery and a wonderful baby summer!

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@ruby_jane, BSN, RN Thank you! :) Cannot wait to meet him!

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Specializes in NCSN.

All of the exciting news! I wish you all the best with your pregnancy!

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@WineRN, BSN, RN Thank you! :)

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Specializes in Med/Surg/Infection Control/Geriatrics.

Please take care of yourself. Listen to your body. Best to you and the bundle of joy!

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Specializes in School Nursing, Home Health.

Congrats! Let us know when your baby gets here! That's awesome they let you change your hours. I wish they did that here! lol. Let us know how the FNP goes for you. I've though about doing an online FNP since I get a good amount of down time here.

Best of luck!

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Congrats mommy to be!

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