3 possible job options, cannot decide and need insight!

[MomWifeNurseStudent]

I'm an LPN new grad and am decided b/t 3 positions at the time, 3 very different positions.

For starters, I am late 30's with 3 active kids in weekend sports, mostly in the Spring but some in the fall as well. 

Job #1 is telemetry unit at a local hospital (they just started opening back up to LPN's), rotating shifts 7-7, with every other weekend. 2 12's per week. Second lowest paying, by $1 (except for shift differential). Would use the most "skill".

Job #2 is pediatrician office, 3 days per week (not set days), 1 Saturday (for 4 hours) every 6 weeks. No holidays. Weekly hours anywhere from 24-30 in those 3 days. Lowest paying of the 3 jobs. 

Job #3 is at an LTC. 24 hours per week (unsure if it's 3 8's or 2 12's.). Pay is amazing and differential is even better. Likely some weekends and holidays. But concerned about the stress that comes along with LTC (or everything I hear ...)

I am unsure if I will go back to get my ADN ... that is the plan, but it likely won't be for another 2 years, so I'd potentially like to keep whatever job I get until I actually am finished with the ADN - which could be about 3.5 years in its entirety. 

My husband is super supportive in whatever I do, but I cannot come to terms with either. This program was super hard in itself and I just want to do something that I will be proud of, after all of that hard work getting this license, but I don't want to overdo it and regret taking a specific job just b/c "it sounded cool" and feel like I made the wrong decision. 

 

If anyone is in a similar situation, or can offer any kind of guidance if you've had any of these jobs, please do share!

[Hoosier_RN, MSN]

Avoid the LTC, pay isn't everything. Holidays and weekends will definitely be on the menu, as it's a 24/7 business. I'd go the Dr office. Lower pay, but holidays and weekends for your kids

[amoLucia]

Hoosier, you beat me to the same posting. Except to say the tele unit is HOSP. You're talking holidays! And 24/7 for bad weather.

[Hoosier_RN, MSN]

12 hours ago, amoLucia said:

Hoosier, you beat me to the same posting. Except to say the tele unit is HOSP. You're talking holidays! And 24/7 for bad weather.

Yep, I meant to add that as well. If OP can afford it, take the Dr office job

[Guest1167668]

Drs Office 100%, the pay isn't worth it at LTC, and with children you'll want the holidays off. Less Pay but still enough to keep your skills and keep your life balanced.

[MomWifeNurseStudent]

Thank you all so much!

I know this is a relative topic, but I honestly do feel such relief by asking others who have been nurses long enough to know how this would affect everyday life as well. I truly appreciate all of you for taking the time to respond!