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I have been working as an LPN going on 3 months. I currently have a job working in an assisted living facility. I work Monday through Friday, day shift. The pay is okay. Probably towards the lower end in my area. I don't mind my work at all, and my boss is decent. I don't really get a lot of practice with skills because its a mental health assisted living facility.

My dilemma is that I was recently emailed by the VA regarding a full time swing position. Before I took my current job, I really really wanted a chance to work for the VA. This is at a skilled nursing facility for veterans. Would I be crazy to not go to the interview? Or would I be crazy to give up my current gig? I'm so lost right now! The grass isnt always greener, so what if I give up something for something miserable? Or what if I don't take this opportunity and I miss out? I was told by a nurse recently that when she worked at this VA facility she got a lot of hands on nursing skills practice and it was "fun."

What would you do?

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I have been working as an LPN going on 3 months. I currently have a job working in an assisted living facility. I work Monday through Friday, day shift. The pay is okay. Probably towards the lower end in my area. I don't mind my work at all, and my boss is decent. I don't really get a lot of practice with skills because its a mental health assisted living facility.

My dilemma is that I was recently emailed by the VA regarding a full time swing position. Before I took my current job, I really really wanted a chance to work for the VA. This is at a skilled nursing facility for veterans. Would I be crazy to not go to the interview? Or would I be crazy to give up my current gig? I'm so lost right now! The grass isnt always greener, so what if I give up something for something miserable? Or what if I don't take this opportunity and I miss out? I was told by a nurse recently that when she worked at this VA facility she got a lot of hands on nursing skills practice and it was "fun."

What would you do?

They do have some really good benefits, including retirement.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Although the VA is not the highest-paying employer, you cannot beat the benefits. If I had the chance to work for the VA, I would accept the offer in order to have a comfortable retirement.

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Specializes in Emergency Nursing.

:cough: check out the VA :cough:

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Yes you would be crazy not to go to the VA interview.

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