Two positions offered-unsure which one to take

[linds1852]

Hello Everyone!

It has been one year since graduation and I have had the wonderful opportunity to work on a medical-surgical unit at the local county hospital. The amount that I have learned has been tremendous but I am looking into private facilities. I had two interviews today and have the chance to choose between the two units. The first was with a med-surg unit. The staff was so friendly and continuously emphasized team work. Manger was very nice but new as a unit manager. The other unit is an oncology/med-surg unit. Manger very strong leader with lots of experience but I was unable to get vibe from floor nurses. Pros of oncology: certification and greater potential for growth. The basic med-surg unit seems to have a great staff!

I am leading towards oncology but I am hesitant because the team work and staff on the other unit was so great. Any advice or feedback would be great.

Thanks!

[FriendlyNurse]

Hi,

I would advise you to go with the one that has friendly staff. Nursing is a team job. You just can't work solo. I've known some nurses who quit mid-way, letting go of various bonuses and perks, because they could not vibe well with their co-workers and seniors. I would surely go with the facility with co-operative and friendly staff.

Just my 2 cents!

All The Best!

Shabbir

http://www.usa-jobs-forever.com

[NurseVoldemort, BSN, RN]

I don't know a single oncology nurse that doesn't have a big heart. If that is what you want, to get chemo certified, then I say go for that one! Just cause you didn't get a "vibe" doesn't mean it would be a bad place to work... you don't know yet. If the manager is a strong leader that i would be willing to bed that she doesn't approve of rudeness or lack of teamwork. Strong leaders encourage teamwork and a comfortable work enviornment. I think you should go for the better opportunity, again if that is the specialty you want to get into!

Oncology nurses are unique! They have to care in a way I don't think other nurses understand because their pts are more long term, come frequently and often will end their lives with their nurses. I am not an oncology nurse because I could not handle the emotion. But if you can, KUDOS! We need good ones!