3 potential new jobs I can't decide

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So I had the pleasure of meeting the clinical manager of Labor and Delivery unit, I was able to shadow her for my leadership class. She also introduced me to her manager, and long story short they interviewed me for a Labor and delivery residency and are moving forward with hiring me. This is awesome, however it will be for the night shift, and I have a 3 yo daughter and I'm having a hard time finding overnight childcare. And also they created the position for me, because they really wanted me to work for them.

Job number 2 is at a different hospital on a med surg unit for the day shift, i never wanted to consider med surg before, but after interviewing yesterday it opened up my eyes and made me look at med surg nursing completely different, and I must say i'm intrigued. the nurse manager who interviewed me is going to recommend me for hire.

job number 3 is with my classmate she was just hired on a med tele unit and they are very short staffed

Just a few days ago, I was unsure if i was going to be selected for any position, or even what my status was. I've called so many times back and forth to HR and nurse recruiters, that now i'm not sure which job to take.

Need some advice! please help

Based on my eons of experience, I have come to the conclusion that one of the most important factors should be the quality/skills of the manager. In general, people don't leave jobs, they leave managers.... conversely, a good manager can make even the most arduous job into a good experience. Signs of a good manager? Low 'voluntary' turnover. S/he acknowledges and addresses staff by name and is very aware with what is happening on the unit. Staff are actively engaged in activities that address unit/department needs. There is a fair and equitable system for: staffing, assignments, floating, holidays, etc. (you can ask about this)

Sounds like you are in a very positive situation for a new grad. Best of luck to you in your career.

Thank you very much! I feel blessed, I am very happy, I know there are nurses out there who have had no luck in finding jobs yet.

Wow! That's amazing to hear!!!! Glad to hear success stories like this! I'm sure you'll figure out which one you be the best fit for. If not, talk to you previous professors. Maybe they can give you better insight since they know you better? Congrats again!!!

thank you !

Specializes in L&D.

When did you graduate and what degree do you have?

When did you graduate and what degree do you have?

I graduated in march 2014, I have an associates degree, I'm currently working on my BSN, and I just signed my new hire paperwork for an RN III in labor and delivery I start next week

First I need to know what state you are in. Only then can I give you a meaningful answer....

First I need to know what state you are in. Only then can I give you a meaningful answer....

oklahoma

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