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Too much on my plate?

Hi everyone, I graduated 2 years ago with my BSN and I'm currently in an APRN program. I have two PRN jobs, and I stay at home with the baby during the day (unless scheduled to work but typically I am with them). I'm averaging around 20 hours a week. This program is getting very intense and I feel like I need to rethink the strategy. Last year was a breeze, but getting into the meat of it now and something has to shift. I've only been in one position for around 8 months, the other since graduating. I don't want to quit either, but I sometimes get the feeling that I'm expected to work part time to full time even though I'm PRN and they were well aware of what I had going on when I was hired. Thoughts? Should I wait until it's been a year before leaving or leave the position I've had for 2 years? I like both places, and they like me, but clinical starts soon and I don't know how to manage all of this. Thanks in advance. :blink:

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    Hi! I am starting the acute care dnp program in the fall and also work two contingent jobs. I am planning to quit one of them (that I've been at for only about 9 months) and keep my other one (been there almost 4 years). I decided based on which job is more flexible and honestly which job I enjoy more. I also kept in mind if I do get time that I can knock out a bunch of hours for a week or two at work, which job will have those hours available for me to pick up.

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    Thanks Samantha! Do you think someone with only 2 years of experience will look bad for 2 jobs and leaving one in less than a year? That's my fear.. even though I am on great terms with both places.

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    I don't think that will look bad at all! I think they will most definitely understand your priorities!

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    A coworker suggested leaving both and getting a home care job... he said the flexibility would be better. I'm curious, what do you expect of a Per Diem employee? What's the attitude where you work towards PRN people, how much they should be there etc.? That's the biggest issue.

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