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How difficult is it to become a full time nurse?
I'm not really worried on being at the hospital full time but I would like to know? #nursing
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Caitanya’s Answer
It's not that difficult. Most places want you to be full-time.
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Cinthya’s Answer
It’s not hard. You do have to learn work-life balance. We work 3-12 hour shifts a week (full time). Resting and self care during the other four days is essential.
Some nurses work more days or have a second job. It just depends on how well you can balance everything and the other commitments you have.
Some nurses work more days or have a second job. It just depends on how well you can balance everything and the other commitments you have.
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Simran’s Answer
Not that difficult. Once you become a nurse, 99% of the places that hire new grad nurses will want them to work full-time.
If you're planning on continuing school while taking on a new grad position, that's a different story. Then it becomes a bit more difficult to manage to have a full-time job and also studying, making time for classes and your personal life.
As always, try to maintain a healthy work-life balance and always make time to care for yourself. It's definitely possible!
If you're planning on continuing school while taking on a new grad position, that's a different story. Then it becomes a bit more difficult to manage to have a full-time job and also studying, making time for classes and your personal life.
As always, try to maintain a healthy work-life balance and always make time to care for yourself. It's definitely possible!
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Chandra’s Answer
The process to become a nurse begins with education. There are different levels of education depending on where you want to work. Most hospitals in the US require an associate or bachelor degree. After you graduate, then you must pass NCLEX a licensing exam. Then you must register for a license in the state where you would like to work. As a new grad in a hospital you would usually have a 3 month orientation period where you are working with an experienced nurse. Use this time to learn everything you can, not just about the work, but also about self-care to avoid burnout.
Request a job shadow from a nurse in the area you think you want to work.
Enroll in school & take at least 1 biology class, like anatomy & physiology.
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