Nurse assistant or unit secretary?

[EricaSAFJAF]

I have 2 semesters left in nursing school (RN)..I just got a job as a nurse assistant on a cardiac telemetry floor, and I just finished orientation. I also just got an email notification if I wanted to apply for a unit secretary position in a level 2 NICU. I love babies, the hours are the same and I would assume pay would be too. Both jobs are for the same company, different hospital. Which would benefit me more as a nurse, or are the benefits not soo great tha it matters too much and I should go with the one I think I will enjoy more? From a nurse's standpoint, what do you think?

(I'm also aware unit secretary is more clerical and the CNA position is a more clinical position)

I hope this doesn't get moved, I really want some advice from nurses since in 2 semesters I will be one lol

Thanks!

[Jules A, MSN]

My concern if you attempt to switch right after orientation is that you won't look very reliable and they will be upset that they paid to orient you and then you apply for another position. Your reputation is going to be very important especially in the same facility. Heck you will find that even from hospital to hospital everyone knows someone so imo be very wary of burning bridges. Good luck!

[EricaSAFJAF]

My concern if you attempt to switch right after orientation is that you won't look very reliable and they will be upset that they paid to orient you and then you apply for another position. Your reputation is going to be very important especially in the same facility. Heck you will find that even from hospital to hospital everyone knows someone so imo be very wary of burning bridges. Good luck!

Thanks a ton!