Vmurill1

Thanks eveyone for your input, I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart. I made up my mind, and will take the Urgent Care job. Now I see it clearly, it Is a no brainer. Thank you!!!

You might be right, but it is not exactly CNS, it is called registered nurse specialist, did you read the job description? It sounds like a regular nurse to me, but I am new to the field..

This is the one with all the benefits, and most likely the one I will keep. Thank you!!

Please see my comment below about my functions and responsibilities as a registered nurse specialist, thank you!

Please see my comment below, about the functions and responsibilities. Thank you!

Essential functions as a registered nurse specialist: Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with nursing standards demonstrating positive outcomes in patient care. Collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care. Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. May prepare equipment and aid physician during treatment, examination and testing of patients. Observes, records and reports patient's condition. Documents and reports reaction to drugs and treatments to providers. Educates patient/family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness. May be asked to act as a team leader and coordinate nursing care for patients in the home department. Triages to ensure appointment preferences are given to patients in emergency situations. Greets patients and prepares them for physician examination. Screens patients for appropriation information. Responds to, documents and refers incoming patient treatment-related phone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions. Maintains/reviews patient charts, records and other pertinent information. May post test and examination results. Adheres to all policies and procedures. Maintains strict patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA. Must thoroughly understand and follow established policy and procedure under minimal supervision as well as make decisions within established clinical nursing standards. Participates in department quality improvement, clinic safety, infection control and hazardous materials programs and activities. Exercises discretion and maintains high level of confidentiality. Performs related work as required. It specifies that 1 or 2 years of experience are preferred, but new grads are welcome.

Extensive training and ongoing manager support/additional training as needed. I feel there is nothing better than hospital experience, but considering the entire package?

Hello everyone, I am a new graduate nurse from an ADN program, and I need your help and advice. I recently landed a job at a hospital in my area, which is 3 nights a week in the med surg/telemetry unit. The position is scheduled, but without benefits. Today I got a job offer for a nurse specialist position at the urgent care department a prominent clinic branch in my area. It is a full time position, AM, full benefits and perks, and excellent training. I feel extremely lucky that I got two job offers after weeks and weeks of no luck, I know a lot of people applied for these positions because in my area these kinds of jobs for a new grad are gold. Would you go for a night job with no benefits (and lower pay) for the sake of gaining hospital experience. Or would you take the urgent care job because it is AM, full benefits, better pay, and save the hospital experience for later? Please help!!! Btw, i want to eventually become an NP (prob family or women's health).