new grad offered a job at LTC in santa rosa california..should I accept?

[ris_03tdgz]

I'm a new grad nurse and I have been contemplating on whether or not I should work at LTC for my first nursing job. I have been offered a job at a skilled facility in santa rosa, Ca. Has anyone worked at parkview gardens in santa rosa california? How is the working environment? are the staff supportive? I have until monday to make my final decision, if I go for it then I will have to relocate since I am currently in NV. I'm still not hearing from any of the hospitals here in Las Vegas..should I wait until they start opening new grad positions or should I take the opportunity at santa rosa? is the workload at LTC really that unbearable/impossible to handle? Does it get better in time? How long did it take for you to develop your routine and get comfortable? I was told that I would have 1 week of classroom instruction and 2-3 weeks on the floor then I'll be on my own, and I will be responsible for 25-35 patients max. My shift will most likely be an afternoon shift 3pm-1130pm. I will also be rotating in other units such as rehab, since there are 3 units in the facility. There will be 1 nurse per unit with 4 CNAS and I will be working the afternoon shift. I know that the DON there is supportive. What do you think?? please give me some advice. thanks!

[Mike A. Fungin RN]

Most new grad RNs in the bay area make in the neighborhood of $38 to $45/hr. The cost of living here is very high, make no mistake about it.

[Snoopy54321]

As a new graduate RN I will take on rn for SNF facility and still look for job in

hospital. I heard new nurse wait for 1 year, still not able to get hired in hospital.

i would prefer to work first than put all my eggs in one basket.

snoopy_nurse

[caliotter3]

Wondering if the OP took the job and how it has turned out.