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Learning, Sharing, and Teaching => Ask a Mustachian => Topic started by: Bridges412 on September 10, 2017, 11:49:17 AM
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Hello fellow Mustachians,
I have a dilemma which I could use your advice on. I made a career change to allow myself time to take classes and trained to be a nurse. Currently Im working as an aide at the hospital and taking several classes at a community College. Science courses at community College are not as hard as I have predicted so I have some time left on my hands. Additionally, my job as an aide doesn't pay too well and I have some large unexpected expenses coming up.
I am thinking of applying for a full time job as a secretary while continuing my classes and working at the hospital on the weekends to keep my foot in the door. Option 2 is I can try to apply for another part time job and keep my full time job at the hospital. However, because I work a rotating schedule at the hospital, it will be an issue setting a set schedule with the part time employer.
What are your thoughts on these options? Thank you in advance for taking time to offer your suggestions.
Best,
T.
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You could apply for higher paid patient care jobs at the hospital that require only a short course or on the job training + your aide certification (IV team, phlebotomist, surgical prepper, dialysis technician, etc.). These will look better on your resume once you become a nurse, and you will also have the option of going part time when you start clinicals.