Btj78

I desperately need some advice. After graduation my plans was to work in acute care. I felt like having a strong foundation in medsurg would make me a better nurse in the long-run. Unfortunately when, I graduated, Stmarys was more interested in BSN's rather then ASN's, so I ended my employment there and accepted employment in LTC on a rehab unit. I care for 10-15 pts, mostly post hips, fx, total knees. I was afraid that I would lose my skills working in LTC, but so far that hasn't been the case. My issue is: I was offered a position in hospital last week. I've accepted the postion, but I really enjoying working for my current employer. I'd be taking a 9000 a year paycut working at the hospital, but i really want the experience! Right now I'm the sole income in my family and not really sure if I'm making the right decision financially. Im afraid that if I stay in LTC, I'll be stuck. I've heard from other nurses, once you've been in LTC for awhile, it's harder to get into a hospital, due to lack of acute care experience. Is this true? What would u do if you were me? Stay ( where I'm mentally and financially happy) or go to acute Care for the experience ( which is priceless) ?