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Need Opinions: Is a Nursing Home a Good Career Move?

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Hi all,
I would really appreciate advice right now. I have been a nurse for just one year and I recently left what I thought was my dream job in OB. Let's just say that management was horrible. Almost immediately, through personal contacts, I fell into an RN supervisor job at a local nursing home. That was about a month ago and I am actually enjoying my time there. My concern is that I'm going to corner myself into a field that I'm not sure I want to be in forever. Any opinions on how nursing home experience looks on a resume?
Thanks!
I think the "supervisor" part of that would look good on a resume. Supervisory experience is always a good thing, no matter where it is. However, if you don't want to be in long term care forever I would recommend at the very least taking shifts in an acute care area (maybe med/surg if OB didn't work out, or OB at another facility?) just to keep up on your skills and also to get your foot in the door should a different opportunity arise.
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I can only speculate, but from what I've noticed, most nurses avoid LTC facilities, nursing homes like the plague. Too many patients, not enough patients, dangerous environment all around.
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Quote from ThePrincessBrideI can only speculate, but from what I've noticed, most nurses avoid LTC facilities, nursing homes like the plague. Too many patients, not enough patients, dangerous environment all around.
Author: peter  3-07-2015, 08:37   Views: 363   
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