Advice on 1 year contracts

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I have an interview coming up this week and if im offered the position I will have a 1 year contract. The reasoning I was told was... the orientation is 3 weeks long/ 40 hours week. People who applied before left after the orientation and the facility was losing money. Its only 10.50/hr for that whole year and I live in ny.

So im wondering is this a smart thing for me to do if they pick me?

Also I have another job interview tomorrow that pays 11.88/hr thats 8 months temp. I figured this would be smarter since im a new grad and get some experience.

But if I dont get that one should I settle for the year contract? Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks

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So I am a little confused... are you a new RN looking at CNA jobs?

I never knew a CNA job which had 1 year contracts and orination for 3 weeks. That sounds more like an RN position, but then I don't think that RNs only make 10.00 an hour. If I am wrong here please someone speak up, but I think there might also be rules and regulations on nurses working beneith their degrees such as CNA positions.

To answer your question though I'd try and hope to get the 2nd job opening. If these are CNA jobs that you are going for and not RN positions I don't know if I'd limit myself to having to work for a year in one place when a more desirable job opening may cross your path.

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A one year contract for a CNA at $10.50 p/h in NY? What are the penalties if you quit? Do you have to reimburse the facility for your signing bonus?

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It's for a cna job, I'm finishing up my pre-reqs for nursing at a local college. But anyways It sounded crazy when I was told that over the phone. I figured during the interview I'll ask more about it. And what penalties there are. .. cause im a new grad just trying to get some experience to move on to a higher paying position and become more comfortable in the setting.

Just hoping I nail the interview and test tomorrow.

Anyone know what kind of questions they ask?

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I've heard of this in hospitals where they waste a lot of time and money training people that wind up leaving a few weeks down the road. If I were you I wouldn't take the job. Not only is the pay not that great....how do you even know if you will like working there...or even being a cna better yet? Did you even tour the place. I wouldn't do it don't put all your eggs into one basket there will be more interviews and better opportunity good look on your job seach

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Thanks Sofia! I have other interviews this week, just wanted to know the info on this.

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I agree with MSofia. I think i'd opt for an open-ended CNA position. Where I live CNA jobs are a dime a dozen so maybe i'm not the best one to speak on opportunities in NY. But I would think there are some jobs out there where you don't have to make such a commitment.

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ok well good luck I agree that there are many opertunities for CNA jobs out there. Do't saddle yourself with a CNA job for a year when you will be a graduating nurse

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Be sure to check if either place has tuition reimbursement and what the rules of it are! Good luck!

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Specializes in Pediatric Home Care, Dr Office/Clinic.

I wouldn't go for the 1 year contract one it's too risky. You definitely don't want to lock yourself into something like that. Keep looking.

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Thanks for the advice guys! I ended up getting hired at the facility that paid more n isn't a contract. I start in 2 weeks, now just nervous.

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Good for you! Hope everythig goes well for you. Just remember not to be too hard on yourself and give yourself the time to get into the groove and get to know your residents and your coworkers

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