update on 2nd interview

[RI Nurse]

Hello everybody, I went today to my second interview, I got there 1/2 hour early and DON said that is always a good sign.The DON said she liked me alot from the first interview and she is so impressed about all the references that I got from my clinical professor during nursing school.

She has 2 positions 3-11 every weekend which I am not too thrilled about, I was honest with her about my pregnancy which made her pause for a bit and told me I will think about it, but still continue with the interview and at the end she told me that's not going to disqualify me from the position( not sure, because in case I don't get hired, it won't look like discrimination) , then she will make a decision after she finishes interviewing 4 more people for the job.

She also told me that she doesn't like to hire new grad because after a while they leave to work for a hospital and she gets burnt, she said she understands but that's get her mad after training them.

I didn't get to ask her more about the 2 positions since the whole path of conversation changed after hearing about my pregnancy.

Do you think I should call her and inquire more about the 2 positions or just wait in case I won't be hired anyway?

Should I write her a thank you letter again after 2nd interview and thank her for the opportunity and ask her to keep me in mind for future positions of my preferred shift( days & don't mind every other weekend).

by the way she asked me when I am due and told her September, she said that may be a problem with orientation and so forth.

I did not want to refuse the position when she asked me if I am still interested, I didn't want to sound that I am too picky, but it is definitely not my preffered schedule, I perform better during the day and believe me I am aware as a new grad I should accept anything till I build my experience.

What do you think guys I should do?

PLEASE HELP ME WITH YOUR SUGGESTIONS.

Thanks in advance

[roser13, ASN, RN]

"I didn't want to sound that I am too picky, but it is definitely not my preffered schedule, I perform better during the day and believe me I am aware as a new grad I should accept anything till I build my experience."

That.

[Crux1024]

Id say send the Thank You letter anyways. Go for the job if youre offered it. 3 to 11 isnt bad. In my area, new grads start on straight nights 95% of the time. And I'd venture a guess that most people function better on days. Off shifts arent always the greatest but you'll soon get used to it.

[DemonWings]

Would I take it? Yes, I was contemplating applying to blockbuster just to start making money if I didnt get a nursing job, however if you feel as though this is not the position for you, and your going to hate life each day going to work the weekend shift then I would say dont take it. So is your position part time? Or will you be working other shifts during the week as well? If you had the chance to get 5 days off in a row every week, that might not be too shabby. You need to take some time and think about what you want to get out of this job, and is it ultimately worth it to take the position. Good luck with the pregnancy and the decision making, It has got to be a tough time for you.

[aprilfresh]

You should take any schedule you can get - coming from an unemployed new grad this is not an economy you can afford be picky in.

[RI Nurse]

thank you all for the advice.

[Cilantrophobe]

Do you have an update? I'm curious to hear how it all turned out for you.

[RI Nurse]

Thank you for your interest, actually, I got the job and today was my 1st day of orientation, it all went well so far. I am shocked that I was hired this far in my pregnancy. the DON said she liked me a lot and she will train me now until my due date (september) and I promise her I will go back after my maternity leave.

To all new grad, keep your spirit up and do not give up, there is hope, It way take a while but eventually you will land a job.

Good luck to everybody.

RI Nurse:nurse: