Would you miss the first day of class?

I just received a job at my local hospital as a NA2. I was super excited about receiving it until I found out that I have to complete a full 2 days of orientation. In order to do this I am going to have to miss my first day of class (am going into my 3rd out of 4 semesters). I keep wondering is it worth missing this day? I had applied for the job at the beginning of July and thought if I received the job I would have plenty of time before school to get everything in order, but they just called and offered me the job yesterday. It is a very part-time position just 12 hours a week so I thought it would be perfect for school and help me get my foot in the door of the hospital. It is known that the hospital offers new RN jobs to their current NA staff that has completed school. Am so worried that I will miss super important info on the first day.

Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

When I was in school attendance was mandated by the board of nursing you must be present for a minimum number of class theory hours and clinical hours. Fail to attend class and you are not eligible to sit for the NCLEX.

Specializes in Public Health.
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;) we had a dosing calculation/med math quiz the first day. Check with your school like everyone else suggested.

Thank God I got my job in October! But yes, just email or call your instructor and make sure there are no quizzes or tests you'll be missing. My last med math test is on a different day than class.

Well it turns out that not only would I have to miss the first day but I also would have to miss a clinical day. I refuse to do that and they can't do it another day. So looks like am going to have to pass on the job (even though it really sucks). :unsure: Thanks everyone for your input. I have to believe that in the end everything happens for a reason. Hopefully when I finish in May I will be able to find a job.

Specializes in Public Health.
Well it turns out that not only would I have to miss the first day but I also would have to miss a clinical day. I refuse to do that and they can't do it another day. So looks like am going to have to pass on the job (even though it really sucks). :unsure: Thanks everyone for your input. I have to believe that in the end everything happens for a reason. Hopefully when I finish in May I will be able to find a job.

Aww that sucks! Well maybe they will keep you in mind for next time

Specializes in Oncology.

The hospital won't let you defer your orientation? I cannot imagine that they wouldn't do that. They are hiring students for pete sakes! If they are that inflexible with your student schedule now, I think you are dodging a bullet!

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