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New job
Oct 24, 2012 17:06:27 GMT -5
Post by malkieh on Oct 24, 2012 17:06:27 GMT -5
so I was offered a job at an outpatient surgical center.
Basically i am going to be trained as an OR nurse, which is amazing.
The only issue is that before they hired me, the boss told me that he does not like to hire new graduates because we take the experience and leave. I am going to feel awful if I find a job afterwards and leave!!
But I need this first job, it's not in a great location (downtown) kind of scary side of town. But the people are friendly, mostly hispanic and spanish speaking. I suppose my spanish will improve.
My question is, what happens if I get an offer at a real hospital? I do have the possibility of getting a job offer in January, but it's not guaranteed to be in the area that I prefer (ICU) and might be the area that I do not want to work in (Med-surg but a HORRIBLE floor).
Thoughts??
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New job
Oct 25, 2012 12:31:34 GMT -5
Post by achot on Oct 25, 2012 12:31:34 GMT -5
Congrats on your new job! Good luck with it and as for your ethical or moral situation: my two cents says welcome to the real world, yes, we all hate to hire new grads, train them and then see them go off to jobs that only want experienced nurses. At my work place my DNS has already resigned herself that we are doing the greater good even if we dont see long term benefits personally, there are long term benefits to the system. It is frustrating for the employer but legally you have the right to leave and work elsewhere (unless you sign a contract that states otherwise which might or might not be legal). Trust me when I tell you that if your boss could fill the position with experienced nurses he would, he is hiring a new grad because for whatever reason he has no choice and he knows the risks involved and has even stated them on the onset. That you fill a position he needs to fill makes you attractive, that you get training (and spanish lessons) is what makes the job attractive. Both you and the job have your negative qualities (you being a newbie and the job being in a bad neighborhood or whatever). I would just check if I could legally leave the job based on whatever contract you are asked to sign (I brought mine home and had it checked by a lawyer first). BTW, I personally beleive that a year of med-surg is GREAT experience for all new nurses even if it is brutal. Bottom line you are going to have to make each decision based on what you have at the moment and not what the future might bring, You might end of loving this place and deciding to stay for personal reasons, the neighborhood might improve, anything can happen in a year. You can make any future decisions when they are presented to you and based on your needs at the time. If you have to change jobs then try doing it with grace and not burn bridges. Good Luck!!
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New job
Nov 1, 2012 16:45:37 GMT -5
Post by bobbie613 on Nov 1, 2012 16:45:37 GMT -5
Malkieh!! Mazel Tov on your job!! The nursing employment market is not very good and you have gotten a job that will provide you with great skills. In addition, it seems as if the patients really need the care. Learning to speak Spanish is TERRIFIC skill. Start with some audio tapes in the car and see how it goes. I agree with Achot about several points (1) don't burn any bridges (2) a year of Med-Surg is an excellent base for any experience and is frequently a requirement of other positions. Also - what is the real likelihood of getting an ICU position as a brand new nurse? That seems counter-intuitive to me. It makes more sense to have a year of Med-Surg and then move to more complicated things. The first year of nursing can be challenging. Bring your very best attitude. People really remember that, many times more than anything else. Offer to help; be on time; be friendly; ask everyone how they are; don't complain. And -- Mazel Tov again!! You are an employed RN!!
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New job
Nov 17, 2012 21:57:08 GMT -5
Post by malkieh on Nov 17, 2012 21:57:08 GMT -5
So I am enjoying the Surgical job, it's a lot to learn and I had a major headache the first two weeks, with the amount of data and documentation to remember.
Recently I was offered a Super user position at UCLA, it's a temporary position (only 4 months of work, 1 month in the hospital). But my instructor is telling me to try to do both, because if they like me at UCLA they might keep me and that's a better option then the surgical center. But I do not want to risk my job at the surgical center, so I am at a loss.
I am waiting to see if UCLA has any other training options, or if they can put me on the OR unit so that atleast if they like me on the OR unit that would be an easier transition.
They put me in L&D, and that unit requires a lot of experience before you can even apply so I know that they will probably not hire me with only 4 months of OR experience. I am feeling a bit lost..
Please tell give me suggestions...
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New job
Nov 18, 2012 15:11:52 GMT -5
Post by achot on Nov 18, 2012 15:11:52 GMT -5
If your instructor thinks it is a good idea, then maybe you can do both. Its only 4 months. Why dont you bring your dilemma to your instructor? Good luck
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New job
Nov 21, 2012 20:15:37 GMT -5
Post by Rivka P on Nov 21, 2012 20:15:37 GMT -5
woah just want to let you know that both L&D and OR are two specialties that are known to be very difficult to break into. Consider yourself LUCKY!
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New job
Nov 26, 2012 20:33:23 GMT -5
Post by malkieh on Nov 26, 2012 20:33:23 GMT -5
B"H I am loving the OR job. Hours are a bit scarce because of the economy, but I am working at least 2-3 days a week. I gave up on the other job, because I received my schedule and they clashed. Obviously the real nursing job takes priority
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New job
Nov 27, 2012 11:51:38 GMT -5
Post by achot on Nov 27, 2012 11:51:38 GMT -5
So happy to hear that you are happy!
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New job
Nov 27, 2012 19:57:45 GMT -5
Post by malkieh on Nov 27, 2012 19:57:45 GMT -5
nothing like starting an IV on the first try to make your day be a high
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Post by Rivka P on Nov 28, 2012 10:13:27 GMT -5
Abt the iv, so true!
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New job
Nov 28, 2012 15:26:24 GMT -5
Post by malkieh on Nov 28, 2012 15:26:24 GMT -5
especially because, evidently the last female RN they hired, she quit after two days...
they were all expecting me to fail
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