Will this turn future employers off?

[raindrop]

If I tell them during my interview (for a RN position) that I am back in school for Speech Language Pathology.

I think they will wonder why. And the reason why is this: I want to dedicate my life working with kids that have communication disorders. Is that a good enough answer?

What if they ask me why I won't work on Pediatrics, or something.

And will it tun them off because they will know that I am not planning on staying for too long? I mean, I still have like 3+ years left of school before I'm done. And really, that isn't too long.

[ZootRN]

It's really noone's business. Since you working toward non-nursing degree, you won't be able to get a tuition reimbursement, but that's about it. I would not tell anyone, because it may cause some resentment.

[pagandeva2000, LPN]

I would not mention going into a non-nursing degree (because it would automatically tell them that you would probably leave upon receiving that degree), nor would I mention that I probably would not be there very long. People come and go for many reasons, and what if you had to halt your classes or did not find a job of your liking right away? It would leave them with an advantage to let you go before you are ready. Just interview for the position and elaborate on the points that would get you the job. Sometimes, it does not pay to be too honest.

[raindrop]

It's really noone's business. Since you working toward non-nursing degree, you won't be able to get a tuition reimbursement, but that's about it. I would not tell anyone, because it may cause some resentment.

I guess I don't see how I cna't tell them. There are going to be certain days that I simply can't work and I want to make them aware of those days during my interview. I think they will ask me why, and then I will havw to tell them.

[caliotter3]

I would keep quiet about it and get hired. Make arrangements with your immediate supervisor to cover your shifts once you are working. Bringing it up now is only giving the hiring person a reason not to hire you at all. Don't put yourself at such a disadvantage. Give your future supervisor the benefit of the doubt. More than likely she will work with you and another employee to schedule your days off when you have to attend school.

[caliotter3]

Also, don't make your interview all about your future education and alternate career plans. Talk about nursing if you expect to be hired for a nursing job. Nobody wants to hear that you are not interested in the job that they need to have filled. Just a word to the wise.

[babynurselsa, RN]

You can tell them that you have a prior commitment on certain days. Just ask if they would be willing to work with you on this, and leave it it that. They aren't really entitled to information about everything in your life.

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

Since you are applying for a nursing position, I would emphasize your strengths and skills in that area and not mention anything else. To be honest, they will be more interested in what you bring to your nursing job than what you are in school for.

[Weeping Willow]

You can tell them that you have a prior commitment on certain days. Just ask if they would be willing to work with you on this, and leave it it that. They aren't really entitled to information about everything in your life.

:yeahthat:

Just go to the interview as you would to any other, be favorably impressive to them, express interest in the position, let them know AFTER all of that that you do have the need to be off on certain days, due to a prior commitment. It's not really fair to not mention it, I think, but it is also not necessary to let it be problem before it really becomes one, as it might never become one.

I'm just curious - what hours or days do you need off? Maybe you'd be best taking a weekend option position or go PRN or part time.

In general, always tell as little as possible about your personal life to others, especially at work. Someone will always be jealous and try to sabotage you. Hopefully, more people will be happy for you and cheer you on, but you never know.

Hey, I hope you get the right job and good luck in school and with your new plans.

[island40]

I think you could run into a problem if they ask you that hiddious "where do you see yourself in 5 years?" question. i have had 17 nursing positions in 14 years- I am a true genX and like to change jobs every 2-3 years. They can see that from my work history and it has not made a lot of difference in my ability to get a new position. Honesty has always worked for me. good luck.

[RheatherN, ASN, RN, EMT-P]

i believe that is one of those kinda subjects they cannot ask you. but i understand the need for an answer still. i would call your local job center and ask what they say. or ask your counselor at school, and see what he/she has to say.

GL! (with everything!!)