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Should I accept position??? Help please!

Good morning I need advice please....

I am currently working 32 hours 3-11pm at a long-term care/short-term rehab facility on the rehab floor as the desk nurse. I do admissions, orders, treatments, etc and I am enjoying what I do however I want to broaden my clinical skills and have always wanted to get into the hospital. (I received my license in December 2013)

I went for an interview at a hospital and was offered a 24 hour 3-11p/11-7a benefited position on the adult psych floor and would be able to cover the psych ED when there is a need. (ED is my absolute favorite)

The big thing for me is to work in the hospital and broaden my clinical skills. The rehab floor occasionally takes IV's and occasionally will have a drain or g-tube but not often. The psych floor isn't a big clinical floor either but I feel it's a start in the hospital.

So do I leave my current position for the psych job in the hospital or should I stay and keep looking? (I am also getting married in October so if I don't take this job in the hospital I am planning on waiting until the new year to start really looking)

Any advice would be appreciated!!

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    Personally, I would wait for a position to open up in the hospital that offers more of what you're looking for...opportunities to develop clinical skills. At least at my hospital, a pt cannot even have an IV on the psych floors, let alone drains, etc.

    Look for a position on a medical/surgical type floor and you'll be much more likely to have clinical experiences. Good luck!

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