Dilemma!

[ROETAM9]

Hey everyone...

I don't know if many of my fellow new grads would consider this a dilemma... They may even call this a blessing instead, the way the market is for us new graduates...

I just graduated this May with my BSN and have an interview lined up next week for an ED position. I have a prior BA in psych and while in nursing school have worked as a crisis screener at my local hospital's ED. Today I was called by my supervisor, urging me to apply for a part time RN position that is available on our psychiatric unit.

I don't mind psych but feel there is little clinical use involved in comparison to the ED, or any other areas of nursing.

The ED position is no guarantee as I still have yet to even interview, but on the contrary my supervisor has made it seem as if the psych position is mine if interested.

My question is, should I apply to the psych position anyway? Or should I wait and see first how my interview for the ED position goes first? I know I should be thankful for not only 1 but 2 potential job offers, I just want to make sure I make the right moves, as I don't want to burn any bridges.

Thanks in advance!

[itsmejuli]

I'd interview for both and see what happens.

[Whispera, MSN, RN]

Same hospital? If so, they'd understand you'll pick what works best for you. Different hospitals? Apply for both because you can't count on getting one or the other.

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

I'd do both....then choose. You never know which one will appeal more in the interview process..

[tyloo]

You can never go to enough interviews!

[ROETAM9]

Thanks guys!