Stuck in clinic as a new grad?

klone, MSN, RN · Jul 20, 2015

I've known people who have gone from clinic to inpatient.

Kind of like what I and other people told you in the other thread you started on this topic.

I'm curious why you are starting a new thread on the same topic. Did you not like the responses you got in the other thread?

https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/very-discouraged-anybody-997447.html

sallyrnrrt, ADN, RN · Jul 20, 2015

You are anything but stuck....

after decades, actually over decades of RN experience, varried between clinic, critical care, administrative, clinic, critical care, LTC, critical care, and now back to clinic......nursing has flexible opportunities, your only impass, is your perception of time, best wishes, Us Crusty ole bats, need some relief

JROregon, ASN, BSN, RN · Jul 21, 2015

How will you find out if you don't apply for that hospital job and go through the interview process? I applied for 3 different hospital jobs, after working in a clinic for a year, and got the job I wanted and was best for my goals. The fact that you've handled hundreds, maybe even thousands of patients will show in an interview situation especially compared to a new grad. Just apply for and interview for as many jobs as necessary. If you get stumped on a question or two, get input on what would be a better answer and try again.

pfchang · Jul 22, 2015

I don't know why you wouldn't start applying. Let the recruiters answer your questions and network.

me_again · Aug 18, 2015

Tenderfootjoe,

First, if you are a tenderfoot, you probably aren't familiar with the ins-and-outs of posting on allnurses.com. I have been a member for several years, and only know a few things. Don't take that first response as anything except the poster is not walking in your new shoes and may not realize that the post seemed harsh.

I was hired as an outpatient oncology clinic nurse as a new grad and have mainly had other opportunities as the result of networking. Establish relationships with the hiring supervisors, if only via e-mail. Talk to everyone you see wearing uniforms, in the office, the grocery store, etc. Join your local Medical Reserve Corps. Volunteer at your local hospital. If you really want out of clinic nursing, there are ways to do it. On the other hand, be careful what you wish for. Your feet may not be so tender after several years of 12-hr shifts on the hospital floor!

DarkEyed · Aug 21, 2015

I knew a lot of nurses who went to inpatient from the clinic. You are not stuck!

Trinx · Oct 17, 2015

I sure hope not! I just got hired in a clinic as a new grad and my goal is to be back in the hospital in under 3 years. Thankfully, my workplace is on-board with allowing me time for training and certifications that go beyond the needs of my clinic. I can get ACLS training even though it's unlikely I'll need those skills in the dermatology clinic. My plan is to keep up contacts in HR, so they know my career goals. I'll be looking at an internal transfer in a couple years, hopefully.