July 2011 Moms

Job advice from Rns on the board???

I've noticed that there are a few RN's on the board and I'm hoping for some job advice if you have any to share.

I recently graduated nursing school and am planning to take NCLEX shortly.   I can't take it until december (no open test slots).  I have to get my WI license before I can even apply for my LA one.  So it will still be weeks before I can really begin the job hunt. 

 Being pregnant is going to throw a wrench in everything because no one is going to want to hire a new grad pregnant nurse :(.  Do any of you nurses (or anyone in general) have any advice?  Do I tell them I'm pg (assuming I'm not showing).  Do I just wait till baby is born and try to find a different job in the mean time.  

Health insurance isn't an issue since I'm covered under my DH.  Right now I'm just taking things one step at a time, so for now that means studying until I can test.




Re: Job advice from Rns on the board???

  • Don't tell them you're pregnant when you're looking for/hired for a job.  Definite no no .. you won't get called back. It's not something you legally have to disclose anyways so don't worry.  I'd begin the job hunt and work as late as you can
  • I would start applying for jobs ASAP and just don't tell them right away that you're pregnant. If you wait until after baby, then experience-wise, you're still a "new grad," but you're a new grad whose been out of school for a year. Good luck on NCLEX, and congrats! :)
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  • I agree with PP - don't tell you are pregnant right away - you have 9 long months to work before you are out. I found out I was pregnant with DS the day I started a new job and it all worked out just fine. There are plenty of per diems to fill in for you :) Good luck on boards and welcome to nursehood!!!
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  • I'd def. start looking right away. Most hospitals will have graduate nurse positions, so you really don't need your license to work.  You'll be in orientation with a preceptor, so it works out.  I wouldn't tell during the interview, but be aware that you'll need to say something as soon as you start.  There will be patients that you cannot care for pregnant (airborne precautions, viral menigitis, ect). 

    Good luck!!!

    Married ~ DD 2004 ~ 2 2nd tri losses ~ DS 2011 5 weeks 1 day early ~ DD2 2012
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