Job Acceptance HELP

Published Apr 1, 2016

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You know that feeling of wondering why all of your peers are getting nursing jobs and you're waiting for someone, anyone to call you back. And then it finally hits and you have to make the hardest decision in your life. So...

I recently accepted a part-time position at a group home (worked previously as mental health counselor for four years). It's only been a couple of weeks since I started but I went on another interview a couple of days ago in a hospital, which I would prefer over a residential setting. I was offered the position at the hospital full-time and I am perfectly fine working both jobs, however orientation conflicts with my schedule at the group home. I certainly don't want to burn the bridge with the group home, especially because I had already started and I have a great relationship with everyone and have been with the company for many years. On the other hand, I need / prefer hospital experience as a new grad.

WHAT SHOULD I DO?

My thoughts are explaining to my nurse manager at the group home the situation and maintain my position but have someone cover my shifts until I have availability / am comfortable with my schedule.

To give you a better image, my schedule at the group home is: Sun, Mon, Thurs from 2pm-10pm.

Orientation at the hospital will start May 2nd, Mon-Fri from 8am-4pm.

Any help would be fantastic. Thank you all!