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I Will Be Graduating In May 06 W/ My Rn. I Am Already Searching For A Job But I Just Don't Know If A Sign On Bonus Is Worth A 2 Or 3 Year Contract W/ The Employer. I Am Getting Offers At $18.25/hr And A 10 K Bonus To $19.34 And $0 Bonus And Some In Between W/ A 4k To 8k. It Is All Very Confusing And I Have Been Getting Mixed Reactions, So My Question Is What Is Everyone's Thoughts And Experiences W/ Accepting A Job W/ A 2-3 Yr Contract For The Bonus Money? Thanks

hello i am new to this site as well the nursing field (sort of) i am a physical therapist assistant and was accepted into nursing school to begin this fall. after 14 years as a pta im jumping from the pan to the fire and going for it in nursing! but i have a major concern:almost everyone i have been talking to lately says i am totally nuts for getting into the field! why are they so negative? is there something i just don't know about, i have worked in alot of different settings in health care, i would like to think i have seen it all (or at least most) of the good,the bad, and ugly. but i am really getting discouraged by all the negative responses!?! can anyone give me advise??? i am in the pittsburgh area & start ccac in august. please let me know thanks and have a great day!!!!