I am a new grad and need your advice on this one. I have two offers of employment after I pass my NCLEX. Hosp A where I work as a CNA has offered me a 7p-7a new grad position on the tele floor. Well known, prestigious hospital. Pay including shift diff is about $10.00/hr more than what Hosp B. Hosp B is offering the same floor, as mentioned $10.00 less an hr, but giving me the day shift ,plus $300.00 a mth directly towards my student loan repayment, no contracts. Urban hospital, less prestigious that hosp A.
The money at hosp A where I work looks good for the nite shift, but I know personally that I cannot survive the night shift. After 1am, I can't think straight. and physically,just staying up extra late takes a toll on my body. A couple of friends suggested that my body will get used to the nights. and I should go for the money. But I just donot feel safe doing the night shift. People's lives are in my hands and I don't want to be driving home in the morning and suddenly thinking, did I give ???????
So to what do you think I should go? Your advice is kindly requested.
I am a new grad and need your advice on this one. I have two offers of employment after I pass my NCLEX. Hosp A where I work as a CNA has offered me a 7p-7a new grad position on the tele floor. Well known, prestigious hospital. Pay including shift diff is about $10.00/hr more than what Hosp B. Hosp B is offering the same floor, as mentioned $10.00 less an hr, but giving me the day shift ,plus $300.00 a mth directly towards my student loan repayment, no contracts. Urban hospital, less prestigious that hosp A.
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I think the real issue here is what hospital would be better for you as a new grad and not what shift. Which hospital is going to give you the best training? What are the preceptorship programs like? Will they be sending you on further courses and do they encourage continuing education? What support will you get as a new grad? Will you be working with nurses with a wealth of experience to teach you? Whats their turn over of staff like? etc..I know its easy just to look at the pay (you have to eat!) but it is so important to work some where that will invest in your future. Just my 2c worth!!!!
I work 3-11 3 days a week(24 hours) and get a $3/hr shift diff. Next week I start my new positions 7a-7p 2 days a week(24 hours). I will lose roughly $300 dollars a month by making this move but I am going to a position that I have waited for and hoped for a long time!! I love evenings and the differential but where I am now is NOT where I want to be at retirement...don't look at the money
scattycarrot, BSN, RN
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I think the real issue here is what hospital would be better for you as a new grad and not what shift. Which hospital is going to give you the best training? What are the preceptorship programs like? Will they be sending you on further courses and do they encourage continuing education? What support will you get as a new grad? Will you be working with nurses with a wealth of experience to teach you? Whats their turn over of staff like? etc..I know its easy just to look at the pay (you have to eat!) but it is so important to work some where that will invest in your future. Just my 2c worth!!!!
Good luck!