Well, things have now changed and I’m
not happy at all.
I’ve been switched to a
med-surg floor for adults with
no explanation.
Adult nursing is
fine, but it’s not at all what
I want for a job.
Without specific
experience, a NICU
job is hard to get.
I really hate writing two downer posts in a row, but ever since I read the e-mail from the instructor who handles clinical assignments, it’s all I can focus on. One month ago she told me I had a special care nursery preceptor, and now she says that it’s not available and so she automatically stuck me with a general med-surg preceptor.
I hate to complain, but somehow I’ve drawn the short straw for nearly all of my clinical experiences while others had great locations. I can’t even describe this quarter’s experience – no one wants to hear something that gross.
I was looking forward to my final quarter. Now I’m dreading it and wondering how I’ll find a NICU nursing position when students from other schools who want the same thing will likely have more experience in the area.
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that sucks 🙁 Is there any way you can advocate for something in peds or another area in the hospital/another hospital? I’m crossing all of my fingers and toes I get a hospital placement for my second practicum next year since I really want to do hospital social work and so far I’ve found them very responsive to my feedback as long as I’m not bitchy or demanding.
I’m so sorry to hear about your setback. I have no advice except maybe to talk to the existing NICU nurses to ask for tips. Also, I think Sandy from Momisodes either worked in the NICU or the Special Care Nursery. Maybe you can ask her about how to get an edge over your competition?
I know it’s easier said than done, but try super hard to focus on what it is you DO want……maybe you can manifest something GREAT!
Argh. That blows. I really hope you get some good news soon about something!
Aw, that is so disappointing. I know how exciting you were and that you were really looking forward to working in the NICU.
I hope there is a beautiful experience hiding in this that we can’t see as of yet.
Here’s hoping. 🙂
that sucks!! hang in there–knowing what you want it half the battle.
I’m really sorry, that sounds so disappointing. I hope that SOMETHING will happen to help you get to where you want. Maybe if you can’t, you can get your instructor to write a letter of recommendation for when you’re looking for a job?
disappointing news.
i think i’d be ok working with geriatric patients, those who have lived a full life before they die, rather than with babies that might never have a chance…
but that’s the kind of week it’s been. sorry to be a downer.
Thats no fun! I think I’d rather work with kids than old people, but hopefully things will work out and you can still get a NICU job!
hang in there mommystory, this too shall pass, i promise. if nothing else, your constant haiku fridays have been a bright spot to me on many a suckitudinous friday.
mwah, washy
Maybe you have already done this, but if not I really think you need to advocate for yourself. Make sure that the nursing school people know that your dream is to work with infants and their mothers. And if you did already tell them, mention (in the most polite way possible) it again. They may have forgotten. It might not change anything, but you have to try.
So sorry to hear that! You’ve been dealt some icky blows this week. I hope next week is better.
Coming from someone who only knows that NICU nurses rock I just want to ask the (probably dumb) question of can you just ask to be switched? Maybe make a really compelling argument in a very well written email?
Sorry, I’m just one that likes to ask the question or try…usually it doesn’t hurt.
that totally stinks-I am so sorry hon! Many hugs to you!!
So sorry to hear it! Post what ya gotta post, that’s what we’re here for.
How’s this: If you can ‘ku it you can get thru it!
Last second changes do suck. If your area is anything like MN though, I wouldn’t worry about getting a NICU right out of school – I’d worry about even getting a hospital job as a new grad.
The entire MN RN hospital hiring market has been frozen solid for over 6 months (unless you already had an in as working as a CNA at one – but I needed to pay my bills, so not an option then). I graduated in Dec, passed my boards in early Feb and just got a job in a nursing home, because that’s all that’s hiring new grads in MN.
If you can’t get the area you want, best to get all you can out of the area you have, then work up from there. Good luck!
I agree about making the most of where you’re at while you’re there. As disappointing as it is now, I believe there is a reason for everything and maybe that reason will make itself clear to you. I pray that you will receive the assignment you desire soon! 🙂
How disappointing! That just sucks!
Hey, you’re allowed to be disappointed. But maybe this will end up being something good? Hoping it ends up being better than you thought!
I’m trying really hard to stay optimistic for you, but I have to agree with what MN RN mommy says. Getting a job right out of nursing school is a lot harder that all your instructors will make it sound. And as with many fields, the job market kinda sucks right now-I’ve been trying to find something else almost as long as I’ve been working. Seems when they say there’s a shortage of nurses, what they mean is there’s a shortage of experienced nurses. 😛
I really don’t like the facility or the type of work I’m doing, but it’s a job, most of my coworkers are cool, and it is some pretty hardcore experience. All I can say is get on your school and see if you can change clinical locations.
I can totally understand your disappointment. It bites. Sorry.
I am sorry to hear about your assignment. I know it’s hard to keep on being passionate about your work when you don’t like the floor. Hang in there. I hope things will get better soon!