New graduate (LVN) career advice, job decision

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I am a newbie. Just licensed last week! I have two job offers on the table. One came out of no where and is an awesome opportunity. ICU! They will train me. But it is 12 hour shifts (nights 7-7, weekends, holidays) The weekends and holidays really no biggie, part of the job if I want to work in the hospital. But I am 42 and never worked nights before, quite honestly, not sure I could adapt. I also have fibromyalgia and am concerned about throwing myself into an episode. But I am so honored and feel this is an opportunity many don't get. The other is at our community clinic. Mostly Mon-Fri. Our clinic includes a lab and pharmacy and immunization center, all of which I would rotate through, but mostly would be on the floor working with a provider. I would like to go all the way to nurse practitioner and this would be the envionment I would like to be in. Both are the same amount of money, really no issue there. My heart says clinic, my head says ICU. The head of ICU is also on the selection committee for the RN program and will teach one of the classes. Is it nursing school suicide to turn her down? I want what is in the best interest of the patients...and I am not sure I would be worth much in the middle of the night. HELP!:eek:

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Wow! Congratulations! I've been looking for a 12hr shift. I'm also a new grad. What area are you in? Most hospitals are not willing to hire new grad lvns. I know its been about a month. Did you take the job? How much does it pay?

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im surprised you were offered an icu position since you cant push anything iv. thats basically what all icu meds are

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im surprised you were offered an icu position since you cant push anything iv. thats basically what all icu meds are

Depends on the state & institution....I know the LVNs at this hospital push IV meds. Just read TX scope of practice...nothing there says an LVN cannot administer IV drugs. It is up to facility to train you should they choose. At least that is my understanding...please correct me if I am wrong.:nurse:

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Wow! Congratulations! I've been looking for a 12hr shift. I'm also a new grad. What area are you in? Most hospitals are not willing to hire new grad lvns. I know its been about a month. Did you take the job? How much does it pay?

I'm in a small town in TX outside of San Antonio. The pay was no different for the two positions...right around 12.50/hr to start. This hospital hires new grads..welcomes them! They hired 3 other grads from my class in different areas.

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I did accept the position at the clinic. Seemed to be what is right for me at this time. I start on Monday! Thank you for the feedback!

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I am a newbie. Just licensed last week! I have two job offers on the table. One came out of no where and is an awesome opportunity. ICU! They will train me. But it is 12 hour shifts (nights 7-7, weekends, holidays) The weekends and holidays really no biggie, part of the job if I want to work in the hospital. But I am 42 and never worked nights before, quite honestly, not sure I could adapt. I also have fibromyalgia and am concerned about throwing myself into an episode. But I am so honored and feel this is an opportunity many don't get. The other is at our community clinic. Mostly Mon-Fri. Our clinic includes a lab and pharmacy and immunization center, all of which I would rotate through, but mostly would be on the floor working with a provider. I would like to go all the way to nurse practitioner and this would be the envionment I would like to be in. Both are the same amount of money, really no issue there. My heart says clinic, my head says ICU. The head of ICU is also on the selection committee for the RN program and will teach one of the classes. Is it nursing school suicide to turn her down? I want what is in the best interest of the patients...and I am not sure I would be worth much in the middle of the night. HELP!:eek:

Where do you live? Not California, right? Consider yourself extra special lucky!!

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