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Thank you for the information, this was helpful. I’m going to make a pros and cons list and really think and ask God to give me the best direction for my career choice. The good news is I don’t have to rush this and can wait to see what other opportunities come about.

I spoke with someone who works there as case manager. She said they are newer here in St Louis and said the reviews were probably from Texas.

Hi there. Thanks everyone who’s replied so far. So far rehab is the only place that has made me an offer. The others I just have had an interview and others coming up. I might have another opportunity in endo again but the hospital isn’t as busy at the one I was at.

I’ve been a nurse for 2 years. First year of med-surg and 2nd year endoscopy. I’m seeking a new opportunity and not sure what to do... Opportunities: Adult Rehab, good pay and sign on bonus, benefits so so, managements seems good, concerned...bad reviews. Post Acute Medical owned. 12 hour day shift and every 3rd weekend. Close commute. Pediatric Bridge Hospital, great mission, looks very rewarding and would offer new skills in pediatrics, benefits look good, lower pay, no sign on bonus. 12 hour shifts, days, every 3rd weekend. Longer commute. Trauma /Neuro ICU, would learn a lot! Gain skills to cover many areas in the future. Good hospital, good pay, no bonus, close to home, decent benefits. Same-day surgery, four days per week, no nights no weekends no holidays good pay, sign on bonus. Teaching hospital downtown, further commute. Any advice or shared experiences would be very appreciated.

I recently accepted a position to transfer from my med-surg floor to our GI Lab. I was very excited and motivated about my decision but now am having serious 2nd thoughts. Over the last year I became a new nurse as a 2nd career, got married, blended families, and started my career. I am definitely still learning. Here are my personal obstacles: 1. Big time anxiety sufferer, change is very hard for me; 2. Indecisive after I felt confident about something, and now having regrets of the unknown; 3. Unsure if it’s the right time to give up the flexibility of working 3 days per week vs 5. This is bringing me a lot of stress as I’m trying to figure out how to balance life and all of the extras outside of 5 days a week. My kids go to school outside of any public transportation, so for the next several years I will have to drive them to and from highschool that is at minimum 25 minutes a day. 4. Anxious about trying to balance my new high schoolers commitments and balance everything else. 5. Leaving a good manager, who I know and is predictable. 6. Fear of failure going into a specialty that is nothing like med-surg. 7. Fear of losing my acute care skills, but exhausted from the long days most days and the demand that comes from a busy, heavy unit. 8. Last but not least, my marriage of less than a year has been rocky. We get along and then argue. We’ve been separated last fall 3 months after our marriage and went to counseling but it didn’t really dissolve much. Things are hot and cold with my husband, I don’t want to bash him...but there are times I don’t feel great about him having to step in and help with my kids and risk him threatening to not help drive them to school if we have an argument. Im at a lost cause and need some serious sound professional advice! Please help!

Thank you for the reply. I’m still having a hard time deciding if it’s the best fit for me. I have so many moving parts with kids who don’t drive yet, trying to decide if I need the flexibility of the 3 days vs the 5 days. I’m just not sure what to do.

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I’ve been a new nurse for a little over a year on a renal/gi/gu med-surg unit. I’ve got a great team, great manager, but its a heavy floor. I’ve been applying for other jobs because I want more experience and want to become ACLS certified, and other reasons. I had an interview last week in my hospitals GI Lab. It was for part-time, so I could work med-surg and a new job...but she had full-time too and that seemed like an easier transition. Manager in GI lab and people seem great. The job is M-F from 7-330, and flexible to work 630-300 if needed. Call 1 night a week and every 6th weekend. 2 holidays a year. Im torn because I like the 3 days a week and who I work with and what I do. The new offer sounds appealing but I’m not sure. So... Thoughts on working 5 days vs 3 days? Anyone make move from med-surg to GI lab? What’s it like? Would it be a good career move at this stage in nursing? Any advice would be so helpful! Thanks everyone!

Hi. Did you take the GI position? Do you like it compared to med-surg? Im thinking of doing the same but don’t know yet. Stefsni

I’d like to know how you like GI nursing? I had an interview and not sure if I want to leave med-surg and go to a speciality. Let me know how it is going?

I'm undecided. Long-term I would like to work in the ED, but I don't prefer night shift to start. I'm torn between all the talk of starting on nights vs. days. I've met many seasoned nurses who started on days and they survived. Cardiac is interesting but seems to limit myself. The step-down Unit is ideal, but so many negative reviews for the hospital it's located at. I'm just not sure...

I'm graduating in a month and trying to find the best area to start...I've been offered the following positions: Advanced Cardiac Care Unit - Critical Care Renal/GU/Med-surg Surgical step-down 3 different hospitals, one on nights and the other two day shift. Im torn and just don't know what area is best to start in as a new GN.

Hi Everyone! Is there anyone else on here who already attends Chamberlin in recent years? Can you give any advice as to how you like it so far? Is there anyone who is starting in January 2014? I was offered a space and a bit nervous about the school. Thanks!

I am down to my last prerequisites and I am applying to various schools. One school, St. Louis University I will be accepted into if I am successful this fall in chemistry and a&p 2. I don't want to risk my gpa if I take this PCA job. Can anyone recommend if it's too difficult to manage school and part-time work as a PCA?