Interview last week went well, and yesterday they offered me the job! It would be starting on the regular telemetry (heart-monitoring) unit and then once the unit moves into the newly built expansion, which sounds like it’ll be amazing, it will join with the post-coronary care unit. I have the weekend to decide on if I want the job, but after talking more with John and with family, and praying about it, I think I’m going to go for it.
Main reasons are: the hours will be consistently night shift (I know, not the best, but at least it’s not switching back and forth), and also it will be on one unit instead of going to a new unit every day. As much as it’s been great to go to different units at United, I don’t think right now it is the best option for me. Everything is already so new and a little scary, so to constantly be changing what type of patients and the unit I’m on (all so different!) is a little overwhelming for being a new nurse. Definitely has made me grow a lot in my profession, which is good, but I’m looking forward to having one unit to really excel in.
Another reason, it will pay a little more, which will help with John going back to school full time. We have enough debt and loans to pay off already, so with this job we’ll probably not have to take on any more loans while John’s in school.
So, I have to let my manager know on Monday, which I’m dreading doing because she’s such a great manager. And then I’ll start working at Regions come the beginning of January!
December 14th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
Congrats Carrie, sounds like a great opportunity! You will surely learn TONS! You go girl! Best wishes!
December 15th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Congratulations! It must be great to be moving to a more stable (not to mention regular hours) position! Happy for you! Good luck!
December 22nd, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Hey there!
Haven’t checked in on ou in a while. I do hope you enjoy the job change! Happy Christmas!!!!!!!!!!