New Grad with an offer at Magnet hospital

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Hello everyone I am a new grad and I was offered a position in an ortho-trauma unit at a magnet status hospital, my problem is that this hospital is located out of state and I have to uproot my family for this job. Pros are I do have family in the state I will be relocating to so my son will get to know his grandmother , aunts, and uncles, its a magnet status hospital, great educational opportunities after 6 months of employment 12 free credit hours at a state university per semester, self scheduling unit, this is a 500 bed hospital so a lot of opportunity to grow as a new nurse. Cons are I have to uproot my three year old son and husband, which he travels a lot anyways, basically that's all the cons I can think of.

My other option is to stay where I am at and work for a 100 bed hospital, pros would be I get to stay in this state.

The state I will be leaving is California and I will be going to Tennessee, yes I know pay is lower compared to California but cost of living is lower too, I have actually already found a house to rent that is a quarter of my house payment here in California. I am just so confused on what to do? I understand no one can tell me what to do but maybe you guys can give me a different perspective in the matter. Thank you for reading this and if you reply thank you for that too.:banghead:

Specializes in Psych/CD/Medical/Emp Hlth/Staff ED.

In this job environment, if you can find a job you should consider taking it.

I would base your decision more on the location than Magnet status, since Magnet status does not always produce the environment it was intended to produce, which is why the largest nurses union in the US is opposed to the magnet designation system. If you get the chance I would suggest talking to some of the nurses their or even visiting the facility if that is at all possible to make sure it's what you think it is.

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Specializes in Gerontology, nursing education.

If your husband is supportive and can be flexible, if you have family in the area, if the cost of living is less, and if you have a firm offer from the hospital in Tennessee, go for it! It is much easier to move a three-year-old than it is to move a child who is already in school.

In your shoes, I would not wait around for the hospital at which you interviewed in Cali to make up its mind. All too often, job-seekers who don't get the position don't get informed of the decision. Could be a lack of professionalism or simply a lack of time. It's just that applicants often are left hanging, without hearing "yes" or "no" and they turn away other opportunities while they're in limbo.

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Specializes in burn ICU, SICU, ER, Trauma Rapid Response.
Hello everyone I am a new grad and I was offered a position in an ortho-trauma unit at a magnet status hospital, my problem is that this hospital is located out of state and I have to uproot my family for this job. Pros are I do have family in the state I will be relocating to so my son will get to know his grandmother , aunts, and uncles, its a magnet status hospital,

*** I wouldn't let the fact that it is a Magnet hospital discourage you from working there. Some of them are OK. I think you would get better experience in a 500 bed hospital than in your local 100 bed hospital. Your son is at a good age to relocate him. Gets much harder when they are older and in school. I understand your concerne about going to work for a Magnet hospital. Check into it's reputation, if you can talk to nurses who already work there. They are not all bad.

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Specializes in Inpatient Adult Oncology.

It is very difficult decision to make to up and move to a new state, it is what I did when I graduated nursing school....only I did it alone and had no family in the state I was moving to. I think that as far as a professional aspect is concerned moving is the right choice, and as far as your child is concerned, three isn't an age where I think they would really know much of a difference, and having the chance to be with family may actually be great. I think the issue is really your husband...is he willing to move for you? It's time to talk, because from your post it seems you really want to move and know it's the best choice for you...good luck!

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

Moving a 3 year old is not nearly as difficult as moving a 13 year old. Sounds like a really good decision to go. Good luck in your new career!

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Go for it!!!! Good luck to you and your family!!!! God bless!!!

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Specializes in medical surgical.

I am going to play devils advocate here. Our hospital just hired a new nurse. She owned a house in another city and rented it out to move to our city (she could not find a job there). She lasted 3 months. They let her go 2 weeks ago. I do not know what happened. All I heard is that "name" got let go and moved back to her home city. I certainly do not want to rain on your parade, but if your husband has to give up part of his business please be careful. With the economy as it is things are not always as they should be. I also know that Tennessee is a right to work state. This may not be what you want to hear but I just had to let you know what happened in my hospital. NOW, if you want to go to Tennessee anyway, and if this job did not work out, you would be just as happy working for another hospital in TN, then I would do it. However, I would never move specifically for a job. Good luck!

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Heck no. Not in this economy.

I'd try to figure out if there was a way I could go ahead of my family and stay at an "extended stay" hotel, or rent a short lease like 3 mos. If all is good and you are kept on, then bring them on down. I've read several posts on AN here about things not working out after someone has moved for a job. The smart ones leave themselves an out it seems, to try and limit the collateral damage. Thing is, it's not that you won't be a good nurse, it's usually your employer messes it all up and you are left holding the bag.

It's not wise to think, "They know I moved for this job, they surely won't get rid of me". From what I've read, nobody cares.

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I wouldn't worry about moving a 3 year old. I think it is a great idea with one exception. One of the negatives I think about in being a nurse in Tenn. vs California is California has nurse-patient ratios and Tenn. does not. I can't imagine working somewhere and having 7 patients at a time vs the 4 or 5 in California.

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Specializes in NICU.

Go for it!!

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Specializes in Acute Care, CM, School Nursing.

I would go to Tennessee!! Assuming, of course, that your husband is agreeable to this. The Tennessee job sounds awesome!!

Best wishes!

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Specializes in LTC, med/surg, hospice.

Sounds like a great job and the 12 free credits would be a super bonus for me!

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