Dilemma in job offers...

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I am an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) student. I need advice on the following situation. I have already thought out pros and cons. Unfortunately they are still pretty equal....

I have been given a job offer to work full time in an ER before even graduating from nursing school. It is at a smaller hospital but belongs to a major hospital system. I would be receiving GREAT benefits and salary. I would be on orientation for a short while before being "set free". It is a level 4 trauma expanding to be a level 3.

I have also been given a job offer as an intern at a major medical institution. I would be working on a trauma unit and doing projects and presentations along the way. It is an 18 month position that can be completed quicker depending on one's learning. I won't make nearly as much money but it would be with a research and education institute with a lot of medical advancements. This is a level 1 trauma facility.

My ultimate goal is to work as a flight nurse on the air ambulance services.

Given that I am only an ADN student that hasn't even graduated, I would be in the best of predicaments at this time. PLEASE HELP!

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Specializes in Clinical Research, Outpt Women's Health.

The ER one for sure with your goals in mind.

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Specializes in Wound Care.

Hands down ER job for sure! Where are you located?

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Congratulations on two amazing job offers! Because of your goal to be a flight nurse, I would say stick with the ER. I was fortunate enough to work with a flight nurse one day, and he told me that I should try really hard to start in the ER. It will help with obtaining a flight nurse career. Good luck!

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Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology.

I agree- ER all the way! It'll be more in line with what you want to do. A trauma center will be more OR-oriented.

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