3 Job offers as last semester student

[besaangel, ASN, BSN, MSN, CNA, RN, APRN, NP]

So as the title says, I have been offered 3 nursing positions but I am stumped as to which would be most suitable for a new grad. All are willing to wait until I pass the NCLEX-RN and hold the jobs for me until June 14th, so to speak.

I am in the last semester of my ADN program, and have provisional acceptance to several RN-BSN programs that I can start upon graduation.

That being said, where do you feel is a great starting point for new grad nurses to gather the greatest experience?

All have same offers:

72 hours biweekly

night/day rotation

q 3 weekend required

q 3 holiday required

$23.80/hour

+$1.50/hour nights

+$.50/hour weekend

[JustBeachyNurse, LPN]

So what are the offers? What kind of orientation and precepting does each offer, if any? What area do you think you might be most interested in? Do you have any interest in graduate level nursing/advanced practice?

ETA congratulations with the oversupply of nurses in much of the country clearly you must be a stand out applicant to not only receive three offers but all prior to graduation from an ASN program!!!

[zzbxdo]

You didn't give it any necessary information.

[besaangel, ASN, BSN, MSN, CNA, RN, APRN, NP]

Awww shucks Thank you I was in total shock & truly grateful... Expected maybe one offer.

All have same offers (float does offer more frequent raises):

• 72 hours biweekly
  
• night/day rotation
  
• 12 hour shifts
  
• q 3 weekend required
  
• q 3 holiday required
  
• $23.80/hour
  
• +$1.50/hour nights
  
• +$.50/hour weekend
  
• monthly nurse resident training classes/meetings
  
• relocation help
  
• raise after 6 months
  

Orientation:

Cardiac: 5-6 weeks

Obs: 8 weeks

Float: 2-3 weeks/unit with training on 4 med-surg units (about 12 weeks)

Commitment:

Cardiac- 6 months

Obs- 6 months

Float- 9 months

Ratio:

Cardiac- 1:3/4

Obs- 1:4/5

Float- 1:4/5

I currently work in CV-ICU, have worked in the ED Xray, but loved that one of my clinical preceptor is a float RN. Honestly, I loved all 3 but I'd probably prefer Cardiac & Float a little more than Obs, except they occasionally get heart patients also.

I do plan on going on to higher education, which is why I am requested the advice.

P.S. these jobs are all out of state. I am still waiting to hear back from my current & past HH employer (same health system) & might fly down to TX for 2 interviews at the end of the month... Ticket is $70 round-trip so worth a shot.

[besaangel, ASN, BSN, MSN, CNA, RN, APRN, NP]

sorry, was having issues with posting the information... my server is acting up and my slow internet speed is not helping

[_Skittles_]

Float could be very overwhelming because you don't have a true support base like the support of the nurses on your floor. As is its overwhelming enough to be getting your feet wet @.@

[besaangel, ASN, BSN, MSN, CNA, RN, APRN, NP]

Very great insight. Although the infrequency was a factor I thought about, I did not consider it in relations to just learning how to be a nurse. Thank you for that.

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[RNDude2012]

Personally, I think float would be nice because you won't deal with unit politics. BUT, as a new grad I think cardiac step down would give you the best base for other units if you wanted to move on. I started in SDU, but have since transitioned to ICU, and the SDU experience set up a good base! As an SDU nurse, I volunteered to float, and after awhile I was expected to float everywhere. Doing so allowed me to work m/s, tele, SDU, ICU (taking care of lower acuity pts of course), ED, and tele. This set up a good base for me and now I feel like I can adapt anywhere I go. If you have SDU down, you can do anything.

[JustBeachyNurse, LPN]

I think Cardiac or Obs would be a better start than float so you can get your feet wet as a new grad and really concentrate & learn the job with strong support and a consistent team vs float where your unit frequently changes and you don't have consistent support of a single unit.

[besaangel, ASN, BSN, MSN, CNA, RN, APRN, NP]

Personally, I think float would be nice because you won't deal with unit politics. BUT, as a new grad I think cardiac step down would give you the best base for other units if you wanted to move on...This set up a good base for me and now I feel like I can adapt anywhere I go. If you have SDU down, you can do anything.

This was my precise train of thought. I truly appreciate your honesty & your feedback. It would be great to get established on a unit & actually feel like I know what Im doing before trying to tackle everywhere. Thank you

[besaangel, ASN, BSN, MSN, CNA, RN, APRN, NP]

I think Cardiac or Obs would be a better start than float so you can get your feet wet as a new grad and really concentrate & learn the job with strong support and a consistent team vs float where your unit frequently changes and you don't have consistent support of a single unit.

I have to agree with you also. After careful consideration, I'm thinking about ruling out floating. That support system would definitely be a go-to for that first year & it would be great to develop a rapport with other nurses who can help to mentor me once I'm off orientation. Thanks again :)

[JustBeachyNurse, LPN]

I have to agree with you also. After careful consideration, I'm thinking about ruling out floating. That support system would definitely be a go-to for that first year & it would be great to develop a rapport with other nurses who can help to mentor me once I'm off orientation. Thanks again :)

I see one has a longer orientation. See which might suit you best. Perhaps ask if you can shadow a nurse on each unit to see which unit culture is a better fit for your current needs? That may make your decision easier