Hello guys, I really need help. I am a new grad who has been offered a position in L&D.
I need to let the recruiter know by Wednesday if I am accepting.
I also interviewed at a larger hospital today for their new ER new grad internship as well. The interview went very well and I have a feeling I may be offered the position. Problem is, I may not know either way until end of the week.
My issue is two-fold: Which do I really want? L&D or ER...and if I choose ER but they don't choose me I would have passed up the L&D position. Should I call HR of the ER place tomorrow and ask them if I am their considered candidate because I really want to work for them but have another offer? (they have 3 out of 12 that interviewed)
Pros and Cons of each
L&D PROS:higher pay, sign on bonus (10K), no contract, smaller facility, 15 min drive,
nice people
CONS: only familiar with L&D
ER: PROS: ER experience (THIS is worth 2-3 pros IMO), fast pace
CONS: less pay (for new grads- not sure where it goes from there), 3 year employment
contract, 35 min drive, large hospital system (less personal), I may end up burned
I find that in my hospitals it seems to be easier for RNs to go from L&D to ED than from L&D to ED. Also, many places I've looked, it has been said it is harder to get into L&D without that golden year of experience unless you are an internal transfer or work postpartum first. That's just one opinion/observation, though. I'm also interested in both and can't really make up my mind. Also a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
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I find that in my hospitals it seems to be easier for RNs to go from L&D to ED than from L&D to ED. Also, many places I've looked, it has been said it is harder to get into L&D without that golden year of experience unless you are an internal transfer or work postpartum first. That's just one opinion/observation, though. I'm also interested in both and can't really make up my mind. Also a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.