Job offers after months of nothing/zip/zilch/nada/zero

[TrixieRN1]

Congratulations! Sounds like you need to change your name from JoblessNewGradRN...

[JeanettePNP, MSN, RN, NP]

Congrats, soon-to-be-not-jobless-new grad!!! I had a nurse recruiter express mild interest in interviewing me for a possible opening in January... but not letting myself get my hopes up yet. Maybe the tide is starting to turn for new grads in NYC.

[PacoUSA, BSN, RN]

Hospital A, 'nuff said, and start thinking up a new username, gurl ....

[sourapril]

Go with Hospital A. You would feel more prepared and it sounds like the job is more stable.

[Orange Tree]

A! And since B is not making a firm commitment, I think it would also be fair to string them along until you're actually on the floor working at hospital A. If you can be their back-up plan, they can be yours as well.

[steelydanfan]

A! And since B is not making a firm commitment, I think it would also be fair to string them along until you're actually on the floor working at hospital A. If you can be their back-up plan, they can be yours as well.

Exactly, it seems that hospital A might actually be a better fit for a new grad. I would suggest callling them, accept the offer, and ask "when can I start? If you get anything other than a firm commitment, then you are right to play the field, so to speak. But it sounds like they really want you as part of thier team.

[MrWarmHearted]

yes, the bird in the hand (hospital A) is a better bet with this sytem of things

[JoblessNewGradRN]

Update: Got a solid offer from Hospital B, with a start date... PS: won't change the screen name til that paper is signed!

[Leelee2]

I voted for hospital A, but I see that you have made a decision. Good Luck to you!

[4evalearnin]

Please let us know what hospital you choose and why?

[JoblessNewGradRN]

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to give another update. Okay, so after waiting for that call back from Hospital B for what seemed like eternity (but it was only a couple of days after I got that 'soft' offer), I got contacted by them again like I said in a previous post for a solid job offer. Shortly after, I received my official offer letter, then I was scheduled for all the pre-employment stuff right away. I spoke with Hospital A again to get the job details and etc. so that I could make my decision and maybe get a counter offer.

I chose Hospital B (though they made me nervous for a bit) because of a few things: 1. I will have a better clinical experience and that is what I need as a new grad. 2. The pay is significantly more. 3. The benefits are superior. 4. It is a great hospital with a great reputation that offers a lot of room for growth.

Thank you all for your input. I really learned a lot from this experience. I think a person is more desirable when the company they are interviewing with knows that the person is being sought after by competitors. Also, it taught me to be an advocate for myself and do some comparison shopping I guess.

Thankfully,

no longer jobless new grad

[Caffeine_IV]

Congrats on the new job....be sure to post how you are doing at some point!