Kind of perplexed and a lot nervous

I am inches away from acceptance into a LPN to ADN program but my job is really pitiful and pathetic. The job I was hired to do is not the job I am doing and I miss being nurse. I know that I am going to have to quit when I get in and have worked out with hubby so that I don't have to work full time this time (major factor in me not going back). I have an offer from in the emergency department as an ECT in a major and well respected hospital, but the pay is less plus I will be an ECT not an LPN.

It seems that the logical choice would be to take the position in the ER as I will be performing actual tasks like type stuff, IV starts, phlebotomy, Foley's, etc in an acute care setting with an almost, barring any major complications, guaranteed position as a NG RN in a field I want to go in on the shift I need to manage family and school. Any thoughts? Suggestions...
Do it! Get your foot in the door

I second that! Yow will always wonder what if. Plus having your foot in the door is awesome

As a licensed LPN would you not be held to that scope of practice even if your title is ECT? I would contact the BON first to be sure you do not get in trouble with them. Otherwise, the PT job sounds great.

Not trying to be a downer, but I would just caution you to keep in mind that this ER position may not work out into a full time RN one. I am not sure what the market is like in your area but I have seen many people who started as PCT's/Nurse tech's while in nursing school who were promised RN positions only to find none were available to them upon graduation. That being said, if this job offers you the flexibility/shift/and hours needed to manage work, family, and school I would take it. Even if you did not get a position in that specific ER it would be a good addition to your resume. Good Luck!

Go for it !! Just know that you will be held to your LPN license though. Well, its a way to get your foot in the door. I know I would do it in a heart beat.

I think you should do it!! It would be very helpful to get your foot in the door. Even if there's no openings in the ER when you graduate, there may be other floors hiring. If you prove yourself to be a very valuable employee, they will want to keep you when you graduate.Good luck!! Amanda Tillema

Quote from NurseLoveJoy88Go for it !! Just know that you will be held to your LPN license though. Well, its a way to get your foot in the door. I know I would do it in a heart beat.

Quote from SugarcomaNot trying to be a downer, but I would just caution you to keep in mind that this ER position may not work out into a full time RN one. I am not sure what the market is like in your area but I have seen many people who started as PCT's/Nurse tech's while in nursing school who were promised RN positions only to find none were available to them upon graduation. That being said, if this job offers you the flexibility/shift/and hours needed to manage work, family, and school I would take it. Even if you did not get a position in that specific ER it would be a good addition to your resume. Good Luck!

just so you know... if those tasks are being delegated to a tech, then they really aren't .... rn tasks, are they? not a problem, get your foot in the door, network, learn, keep your eyes open, ask a lot of "why?" questions, learn all you can. never forget that rn is far, far more than tasks, though. good luck!

Quote from grnteanever forget that rn is far, far more than tasks, though. good luck!