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I agree with TheMoonisMyLantern that you should accept this position. However, you should continue to apply for other positions both locally and where you hope to relocate. If you are offered a better position, before starting this one, accept it and graciously rescind your acceptance.
Congratulations, and best wishes.
I'm assuming you're in an accelerated BSN program with a previous bachelor's degree? If so, yes I would take this position for the reasons stated above. It's incredibly difficult for new graduates to find a job right now and many that did land jobs, are being let go during orientation. It's less costly to fire the new grad than to lay off the nurse with 2 years of experience. If you have your ADN and a current job though, wait for the ideal location.
I will say though, there's never "one chance" to work in any specialty. Just keep that in mind.
klenz
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So a little background, I am currently in an ABSN program in the Omaha, but my goal is to move back closer to home after graduation, on the west coast. On an off chance, I submitted an application to the MICU in Omaha, figuring I would get turned away since they prefer an experienced candidate. It was my first application, and two days later and two interviews later and they offer me the job.
My question is, should I try to look in a state closer to home? I am worried that this was my one chance to work in the MICU and I will have passed it up. Anyone with similar experience? Any advice? I haven't started applying elsewhere as other hospitals have not posted their new graduate positions yet so I can't wait for an answer from them.