Sburtt

Thank you for your input. As I said I know that my dream job is pretty much not going to be my first position but would like something that gives me an easier in to my dream position. I just am very scared if I don't take this position I will be left scrambling to move with no job and no money in the bank. But like I said on the other side of things I am scared to take it and be miserable. I have a lot of soul searching to do. Thank you.

Hello, I became a licensed RN in the state of Michigan in August. I only have my associates at the moment but in January I start classes to finish my BSN. I went on my first interview this week at a long-term care facility. The interview went really well and it was a very nice, clean facility. When I went to leave, the DON said she would like to offer me a position but had to wait until Monday after some moving happened with a few of the established employees. What I am torn about is to take the job or not: It is my first interview I have had since starting applications in August. Long-term care was something I personally never had a true interest in and thought it would be my last resort. It is the only offer I have had though, and its starting to look very discouraging. I need to move to that area by January at the latest for school but also need to be making enough (my job now just gets me by) to pay for tuition by December and rent. My true passion is Oncology and where I hope to end up is in a hospital working on an Oncology Unit. I know that is unrealistic for my first job but would like something that helps me to get to my dream job. I am afraid if I take this offer I will not be happy at all and I have heard that most hospitals don't value long-term care experience as highly as previous hospital experience. What makes me scared of not taking it is the fact that I have applied to countless positions in that area (a very large area) and the smaller surrounding communities and have be turned down, had the position fill internally, or the position closed for one reason or another. I had my resume and cover letter looked over by a main nursing recruiter in the area I live now, and she helped me make it the best we could. I do think not living in the area I am searching in is hindering my chances a little but I state very clearly in my cover letter I will be moving by a specific date and am able to move within a weeks notice if needed sooner. I am torn and looking for any information anyone can offer me, maybe someone who has been in this position or someone who has worked in long-term care and transitioned to a hospital job after. It would be greatly appreciated.