i got a job!

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So I have been applying for every hospital job under the sun for the past year. I have applied for Unit Secretary positions, CNA positions, Transporter, Registrar...EVERYTHING I could possibly be eligible for. Then FINALLY a Student Nurse Aide position became available at a nearby hospital where I was doing clinicals...I applied and the next day they called me. It pays great, I can make my own schedule, I can wear whatever scrubs I want, I float between several floors for different experiences, and I am pretty much guaranteed a job as an RN if I desire one when I graduate. This is by far the BEST news I have heard in awhile. They called and made me an official offer this morning :) BUT to top it all off...I have ANOTHER interview next week at a different hospital. It pays a little less, I can still make my own schedule, and it is in Pediatrics which is something I want to do after I graduate...so now I am in a small dilemma...both are great jobs, great hospitals, and great experiences..I just don't know what to choose if offered both!? But I guess the important thing is that I got one of them at least! Just wanted to share my excitement! I love Allnurses, you all are a great nursing support group :)

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Congrats. That is great news.

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Specializes in Emergency Dept. Trauma. Pediatrics.

Congratulations!!!

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Oh that's wonderful! Congratulations!

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Specializes in Critical Care (ICU/CVICU).

Congrats!!! If I were you, I would take the job you were offered. At least you will get a chance to sample different floors and get a feel of different specialties. Even though pediatrics is your favorite so far, I think its better to experience everything, that way you will know what you like and don't like. And besides you can get a chance to see how staff on each floor interact, should you decide to work as an RN there in the future. Good luck and let us know what you decide.

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well i went to the peds interview...only to find that their orientation dates interfered with my school schedule (ugh!!!) so within the first 5 minutes of the interview I knew the float position that I had accepted a few days before was the job I would be working at! I am a little disappointed because I wanted Peds but happy to HAVE a job...and even happier to have a job that will help me transition to an RN in less than a year (hopefully!) And the peds position is still an option in a few months..they told me to reapply and maybe I could do an orientation this summer if I still wanted the position...but who knows, I may really love my new job! I start orientation at my new job tomorrow so we will see :)

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Congrats on your job. It sounds nice that you will be able to experience different floors.

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This new job has lots of added potential! You are starting your career off on the right foot. Congrats on your good fortune!

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:ancong!:

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Congratulations on getting a job, what a way to start the New Year. I wish you all the best:smokin:

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congrats!!

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thanks everyone! just finished the HR orientation..my first shift is next Sunday...11p-7a EEEEK..let's hope i survive it :)

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