Torn Between Two RN Residency Offers(SFL)

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Hi everyone,

I'm a new grad RN and just got two offers.both are full-time residency positions on the same unit and I'm genuinely torn between the two. I'd love to hear from any current or past nurses who have worked at either hospital or know about their residency experiences.-  Jackson vs Memorial(SFL) 

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 Congratulations on your offers. I don't know how much luck you'll have asking here. Also it could be very biased. Someone's personal opinion can deter you from a place that perhaps it's a perfect fit for you. Weight your options in both hospitals. To me the most important thing is the hospital's culture. From what I read about both places I'd personally choose memorial if the offer is at one of their magnet facilities. Now, if your offer is for trauma I would def choose Jackson.
But it all depends on what your goals are. If you're set and made up your mind about the path you want to pursue, then choose the one that makes more sense as far as career advancement. If not, then based your options in the usual, distance from home and pay scale. I know it sounds bad, but all you need is that first year under your belt. Good luck! It's good you have options to choose from. A good problem to have I guess 🙂

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thank you this was actually very helpful!

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Hi! Congrats on your 2 offers! Do you mind sharing things you think stood out on your resume? Also, can you confirm if the pay was similar for both hospitals?

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Rae4ubaby said:

Hi! Congrats on your 2 offers! Do you mind sharing things you think stood out on your resume? Also, can you confirm if the pay was similar for both hospitals?

Thank you! I turned my resume into a full portfolio. I included a cover page with a professional photo of myself, my diploma, awards, and my stroke certification also references from my clinical instructors. I also stayed in contact with the director of the floor where I did my clinical rotation building that relationship really helped me get in, so that's why it's good to be a good student on the floor you want sometimes because it pays off.

I don't have my BSN yet, so the pay was the same across the board. One offer was slightly higher due to the night shift differential, but I personally prefer working day shifts.

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okimanursenowwhat said:

Thank you! I turned my resume into a full portfolio. I included a cover page with a professional photo of myself, my diploma, awards, and my stroke certification also references from my clinical instructors. I also stayed in contact with the director of the floor where I did my clinical rotation building that relationship really helped me get in, so that's why it's good to be a good student on the floor you want sometimes because it pays off.

I don't have my BSN yet, so the pay was the same across the board. One offer was slightly higher due to the night shift differential, but I personally prefer working day shifts.

Thank you! I'm in my final semester and my leadership clinical is at one of the hospitals you mentioned which is my dream hospital so I'm definitely taking your advice. It's so refreshing to hear you're a new grad with 2 great offers! I wish you the best!

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