New grad job offers....what do I choose?

[SoontobeNewGrad2019]

Hey everyone,

Im set to graduate May 2019 and have already received numerous job offers! I’ve narrowed it down to my top two but have to make a decision by Monday! All advice is welcome!

I currently work Hospice as a CNAI with some amazing Nurses who have offered advice but I still can’t decide! They advise new graduates to start off in med-surg! But they did hire two new grads on board last year! They’ve done well (from the mouths of nurses)

I was offered one med surg position in an amazingly hospital! Negatives of this floor... the longest nurse has been there 2 years! A new grad from last year is already precepting! It’s apart of our states hospital system with great pay but I’m afraid of the lack of support I’ll receive! They are also short staffed but the Nursing manager said he’s working to fill those spots with experienced nurses!

My second offer is on a post partum unit! It’s a local hospital close to a part of my family! Everyone in my class who had clincals there loved the floor, the environment and the staff! And I personally love mother/baby! This was my first choice and first love! It aligns with my future goals!

Im undecided. All advice is greatly appreciated! Thank you all for taking the tine to read!

[dream'n, BSN, RN]

Go for the Post Partum position. PP and LD can be difficult to break into and positions are not often available. Med Surg positions are much more easy to find if needed.

[Davey Do]

On 3/2/2019 at 7:58 AM, Jedrnurse said:

Ease off on the exclamation points. They lose their effectiveness (and meaning) if you end every sentence with one.

[Workitinurfava, BSN, RN]

I worked on a postpartum floor as a CNA and I loved it. It can be challenging though because you will have the mom and baby to care for but as a CNA I felt my work was easier compared to the medsurg floor I worked on previously. I would see happy nurses and nurses that would cry due to the patient load. I handled live and dead babies. Sadly I pushed a few dead babies to the morgue. You will get used to seeing all types of babies. Just make sure you give the right baby to the right mom, especially if you work the night shift. There was a mix up and a baby was breastfed by the wrong mom. All ended up being ok though. Good luck! 1 more thing, make sure to massage mommy's fundus. It is super important. It can prevent hemorrhaging.

[SoontobeNewGrad2019]

3 hours ago, kbrn2002 said:

So, it's Tuesday. Wondering which job you chose? Based on the information you gave I'd think the post partum position would be right up your alley.

I formally accepted the PP position Monday morning. I’m excited for this opportunity!

[Jedrnurse, BSN, RN]

6 hours ago, Davey Do said:

Exactly!!!!!!!