Magnet vs. Closer to home

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Having a hard time with with choice. I am torn between working at research hospital with Magnet status that is 50 minutes away from home, or 2 hospitals both 15 minutes away no magnet status (major health system affiliated however, but no research, and no trauma center). Not as concerned about pay as much as liking where I work. However, who wants to drive almost an hour home after a busy 12 hr shift? Started as an RN where I was interning as a student so this is the first time I am really having to make these decisions. I have been licensed since July, so I'm still pretty new. I hate the idea of having to work in several different places to find "the right fit." Thoughts, advice, and wisdom appreciated.

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Don't pick a job based on magnet recognition; every post here about the bullcraplery that it is is all true. My hospital is affiliated with a larger network hospital so by relation, it can claim magnet status. Our patient ratios will tell you otherwise.

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