Got to make a "hard" decision if hired

Nursing Students CNA/MA

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I've had my application in at the local hospital for several months now and I finally got a call (actually 2 calls)! I am sooo excited!! The first call I got was around 9:30 yesterday morning for the position of ER Counselor, well my interview was set up for 1:00 PM well, on my way out the door to go to the interview, I received another call from the hospital for another interview for a CNA!! (This is very rare because it is soooo hard to get on at this hospital) He wanted me to come yesterday for that interview also, but I had to explain that I was on my way out the door to the ER Counselor interview. So he told me to call him as soon as I got out of that interview. So I did and he set me up for today at 11:00 am for that interview....well both interviews went well.....Hours for the ER counselor will be 6:30 p-6:30 a....and that will be no problem for me. I asked about the hours with the CNA and he told me that he had several openings for that with all shifts, but he didn't want to go over the lady's head and hire me before she did because she called me first and he thought they would really want me with my work history because they were having trouble finding dependable help and with my work record, being on my previous job for 18 straight years, I have a solid record and besides, that job (ER) paid more money. Well, my thing is, I am going to start my pre-reqs in the summer for RN and I'd really love to be a CNA!! I really don't care about the money. The ER job pays almost 2.00 more an hour!! But money isn't an object to me....but I'd also just love to get my foot in the door of the hospital! I know I'm probably going on and on here but I'm soooo confused and don't know what to do. The lady that interviewed me for the ER job told me that if they decided to hire me and if I didn't like that job, after 90 days, I could always transfer to another department. Any advice here???? Please any at all will help me!!!! Thanks for hearing my crazy story!!!

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Hmmm... Here's my vote:

If money is no object to you & you really want to be a CNA - I say, take the CNA job! Ah, & CONGRATULATIONS on whichever job you decide to go with! :yelclap:

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Thanks, I was thinking the same thing and that's prolly what I'm gonna do.....:)

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The problem of multiple job offers, just like multiple acceptances to nursing schools! Good luck on making the choice that's right for you!

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Specializes in ICU, SDU, OR, RR, Ortho, Hospice RN.

Follow your dreams.. Go with the CNA as that appears to be where your heart is. Good luck with your pre-reqs etc :)

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If money isn't an issue and you want the CNA job, then it seems like you've already got your answer. Good luck with the new job and your pre-reqs. :wink2:

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I'm curious...what is an ER Counselor?

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Specializes in Rehab.

I know EXACTLY how you feel, but instead of the interviews, I was offered two jobs in the same day. I used to work in a car dealership in the parts dept, and was offered parts manager the SAME day I was offered a position as an LNA. Actually, about an hour apart. But, b/c I want to become a nurse, not work in automotives for the rest of my life, I took the LNA position. The money does suck, and I would have been much better off financially as manager, (WAY better off), but I woudnt have had the experience that I have had, and to know that for sure I want to be a nurse. I suggest take the LNA job, b/c then youll always be wondering "what if?"

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