Need help making decision for 2 job offers

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:confused:I am blessed to get a job offer for 2 jobs all out of state after 4 months of job hunting but both pays the same rate. one is in state where my sister lives and I can save more living with my sister but is in a rehab and no tuition assistant for me to go do my masters. The second offer is from a big hospital in another state which is an 1hr 30 mins away from me and will require relocation meaning I have to live by myself by renting an apartment around $600 a month bc the cost of living there is cheap. For the hospital the offer is 3 days work for 12hrs shift and is a 7pm to 7am position. it is obvious that if I live with my sister and go for the rehab position 8hrs shift 11pm to 7am fulltime I will be able to save more money but am just confused dnt know wat to do I plan on going bk to school in september for my masters and I also have loans to pay and have to save and also send my parents money at least every month to assist them . am so confused pls help:confused:

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What type of unit is the hospital position?

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@ NoviceRN10 the hospital position is on the ICM(Intermediate Care Unit) and the pay is the same with the rehab position

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Is intermediate care the same as step-down ICU? Both positions you were offered seem like heavy pts, so I guess I would go for the better schedule, and the one that fits your financial plan better. I guess you have to decide if you want to work 5 days a week or 3, and if you can handle being away from family and friends. The hospital job is probably a better opportunity, overall.

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yes is a critical care unit kind of like a step down unit. the patient ratio is 3 to 4. but for the rehab is for brain injury pts and the pt/ratio is like 20 . I am ok with living alone bc all my years in school I didnt live with my family I only moved bk after graduation. But my problem is being bale to save money and also being able to go bk to school

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Specializes in Urgent Care NP, Emergency Nursing, Camp Nursing.

Well, which is more important - saving money on rent or getting tuition reimbursement?

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Well, which is more important - saving money on rent or getting tuition reimbursement?

I think hospital (acute care) experience will be valuable. You will have more chance to grow and make more money in the long run. Also good for your master! Acute care background is important.

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i can represent your high school conscience--i say go with the acute care.. better for the future.. h.s. conscience, over and out..

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