BWH or BID ?

I think BID is the better option. It would be great to be guaranteed a full time spot right off the bat, instead of being per diem. As a new grad, it is important to get a good amount of experience. With the BWH position, you may not get too many shifts as you would with BID because you wouldn't be guaranteed a full time spot right away. Also, I think starting on a medical floor is a great place to get the basics down, instead of floating to all different units. It may be easier to transition to being a nurse if you have consistency, like working on the same unit every day. There have been some issues recently with nurses at the Brigham going on strike. Both hospitals are great overall and I have heard excellent things about them. The choice is yours :) you will be very lucky with either position!

I would take the BID job, as it is full time and you need the experience. Both are great places to work, I have worked at both. Good luck!

I agree with BID too! I think having a "home" unit and solid amount of hours will really get you acclimated to your role! :) congrats!

BIDMC! Advancement, role-change, shift-switch, flexibility, holiday/vacation days would be more difficult at BWH - Seniority dictates.

I have been @ BIDMC for 30 years. I too started on medical floor with telemetry. It was great experience and recommend it to all of our nursing students. Great way to learn total systems approach, as opposed to just a knee, gallbladder etc. Very professional staff and great place to learn in the Harvard Teaching hospitals setting.

I have never been union. Its not that I am opposed to it. They definitely help push up pay scale for everyone. Only thing I don't like is if they have layoffs, someone with more time can bump you out of a job, even without experience in that specialty. (this is what I have been told).

If you got offered a full time position take it!!! Hard to come by!