I have two job offers which I need help in deciding which to take. I'd love to know your opinions. By the way, I just graduated, so this will be my first nursing job.
(Private) Hospital 1: Pay is $24.28/hour - includes 1 year residency position (non-accredited), 2-year contract, about 12 miles away from my home, will be on med-surg, urology/bariatrics, respiratory, or oncology. Probably will be working nights Relocation agreement is $5,000!
(Public and Magnet!) Hospital 2: Pay is $23.07/hour - includes 1 year residency position (nationally accredited!), 1-year contract, about 4 miles away from my home, will be complex-medicine, days, working both sat. and sun. every other weekend. Relocation is only $2,000.
I am drawn towards Hospital 2 for the nationally-accredited residency program and the magnet status, plus it is close to my home, and I've already met the nurse manager and the other nurses and I love the floor and their attitudes!! I am just upset about the decrease in pay. But do you think it is worth it? I am leaning towards yes, it is, but I want to know what you think with your experience.
Based on the OP I would go with #2. I know someone said that no one cares about Magnet, but I have worked in both Magnet and non-Magnet facilities, and I was way happier at the Magnet facility. The nursing culture at that location was just more caring and involved, but I know not everyone wants to be involved (which is okay!).
I think overall #2 sounds like the better choice. Good luck and congratulations on having options!
Yes...I imagine some people don't have options in some areas.
NursesRmofun, ASN, RN
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Yes...I imagine some people don't have options in some areas.