Nurse Residency Programs in Houston- Need advice on offers

[kcolver]

I am wondering if anyone can give some advice. I am just about to graduate with a BSN and I am interested in working in Labor and Delivery. I have some job offers to consider and I am having trouble deciding between them. Can anyone give their perspective on Memorial Hermann The Medical Center, Harris Health, or starting in a community hospital onside of Houston (and only 10 min from my house). It seems that my choices are jump in the deep-end in high-risk L and D right out of nursing school and then know I can take those skills anywhere, or to stay close to home in a much less stressful but also less exposure to a variety of experiences. Personality-wise I can handle pressure and like challenge, but I am also tired of commuting over and hour away and I have young children. Any advice?

[nt2002]

I don't know anything about the hospitals, but high stress/high learning curve 1st position, plus hour & half commute plus young children equals greater possibility of burnout. What about the environment of each unit? Are the coworkers supportive? Do the people who work there seem happy? Do you get a good vibe from your potential boss?

[iPink, BSN, RN]

I don't know anything about that hospital. You can probably ask some Houston nurses about the hospital. There has been some site changes so you may need to navigate to find the forum.

But new grads in L&D is not unheard of, yet they all have said it's tough. Some survive and some don't. You know your strengths and weakness, and when it gets rough, hold on because the challenges will only make you a stronger, smarter nurse. L&D is a tough unit to get into, even experience nurses find it hard to get in. You are the only one who knows if traveling that far for that opportunity is worth it. Good luck.

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