Resigning after new grad orientation

[VenusRN001]

I have been offered an awesome opportunity to work as a nurse in a city where I have dreamed of living. I applied for a position 3 months ago and did not get it so, I ended up accepting a position in the unit where I was a nurse's aid for 2 years. But, now I have been reconsidered for a position and I was offered the job at the hospital where I originally wanted to work. I accepted enthusiastically. But now I don't know what to say to my current boss. I don't want to jump the gun, so I'm waiting to say anything until HR has all their requirements completed and I have the new state's RN license. What should I do? I am very excited for this new opportunity but nervous about resigning so early after the hospital has invested in me.

[Postpartum RN]

I have already accepted the dream job though. And I've learned that in nursing when opportunities come you have to take them at that time because you don't know if that opportunity will even be an option tomorrow.

I agree, if an opportunity comes you should grasp it! Let me tell you, I've been a nurse for 7 years, and I still have not landed my dream job, yep STILL, never was even called for an interview for my dream job.

I am curious though, what dept would you be leaving and what is your dream job? No judgement here, I am just nosy :)

[VenusRN001]

I will be working with oncology patients. Now that I have informed the hospital my preceptor is being very discouraging and telling me that bigger hospitals won't be as patient with me and that I will have to "grow a thicker skin." At first she made me doubt myself, but the more I think about it the more I realize how far I have come and that I am doing well now at the local hospital where I am working. I am certainly not perfect! But I learn from my mistakes and have a strong desire to succeed and I think that mentality will help me to do well at the bigger hospital. I am excited and nervous about the big move to a new city but, I hope to do well and to use the knowledge and experience I have had during orientation here help me at the new job.

[Postpartum RN]

Hi Venus how is it going? Have you started your new job? Don't worry about what your preceptor said...that's not very nice at all, almost sounds like she was maybe jealous of you going..congrats and let us know how it's going!