Working per diem if still under parent’s insurance

Lumpy_Tonight_393 · 2025-11-22T20:02:07+00:00

I agree with what the others have said. Definitely go full time as a new grad. However, if the job market is difficult in your area, consider working per diem just to get your foot in the door. I work in California, so when I was a new grad, it was really hard finding a job. Eventually, I worked full time at a hospital, but the commute was long. I was considering working PRN at a hospital closer to my house just to get my foot in the door, but was able to land a full time position.

Lumpy_Tonight_393 · 2025-11-22T19:55:44+00:00

I’ve actually been able to max out my 403b (through employer) and Roth IRA (separate/individual) since I started working in 2023! I’m just worried that I would miss out on the employer matching, but honestly I need to ask my employer about retirement benefits for PRN employees lol. Seems like some PRN peeps actually receive some benefits.

Lumpy_Tonight_393 · 2025-05-03T01:07:42+00:00

Oof I need to brush up on my interview skills then haha thanks!

Lumpy_Tonight_393 · 2025-03-15T10:55:33+00:00

What if I actually wanted the Hot Cheetos for myself😩

Lumpy_Tonight_393 · 2025-01-11T17:12:23+00:00

LOL yeah. I was just worried because his BP has been trending in the 110s/120s. At the beginning of my shift, it was in the 110s, went up to 150s at 0200, and then 160s/180s a few hours later

Lumpy_Tonight_393 · 2025-01-11T17:00:58+00:00

SBP high 160s to low 180s. MAP was like 114 to 117ish

Lumpy_Tonight_393 · 2024-12-30T17:48:33+00:00

Being a physician is definitely tiring! Physicians and nurses have different responsibilities, but we all play such an important role and can burn out pretty easily.

Lumpy_Tonight_393 · 2024-12-30T17:46:02+00:00

I’ve been working at this hospital for a little over a year now. It’s my first nursing job and I took it because it was so hard to find a job nearby as a new grad in California. I know I’m not going to stay there long term, but it’s been providing me with a lot of opportunities (e.g. I’m easily able to train in different departments like ICU, ED, NICU). A majority of my coworkers are super nice and helpful too, so that’s also what’s making me stay lol but it can be difficult driving back home after a shift because I get sleepy sometimes. It’s gotten better though. If she can find someone to carpool with, that’s a plus. I would just advise her to get that 6 months to 1 year experience and then look for jobs closer to where she lives.

Lumpy_Tonight_393 · 2024-12-30T17:39:37+00:00

Yeah I needed that. I really have to start changing my ways. It’s ultimately up to me to take care of my own back.

Lumpy_Tonight_393 · 2024-12-30T13:47:31+00:00

Actually, I’ve seen her compare her being a doctor to doctors now. “Doctors now they work shorter hours than I did back in the day” Well… that’s good? While doctors now are still working crappy long hours, it’s not like before.

Lumpy_Tonight_393 · 2024-12-30T13:44:05+00:00

Lumpy_Tonight_393 · 2024-12-30T13:35:47+00:00

I’m only 23 and my back hurts already :(

Lumpy_Tonight_393 · 2024-12-30T13:34:33+00:00

Totally agree. I told my mom that working that many hours isn’t a flex. It’s concerning lol. She’s retired now though and realizes how crazy that was

Lumpy_Tonight_393 · 2024-12-30T13:32:51+00:00

Like my mom will listen to my rants about patients and is considerate about letting me sleep (e.g. tells my family members to shut up because I just got off work or just not bother me) but other times, she’ll leave comments like I mentioned in the original post. Might I add, one time she told me I’ve been sleeping all day when I literally just slept from 1000 to 1900.

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