Urgent.. Should I take hospital job or stay at clinic job? So torn!

[Jaellys]

Hey guys.. Been offered a med surg job on nights... I've been at a clinic since I graduated. It's really great. Love the people I work with. The thing is, I'm not quite sure I know what type of nursing I want to do yet. I know the hospital would open more options for me. I know I'm at a cushy job right now but feel I need to put my time into getting acute care experience for my career. I am now so torn. Please help! What is best at this point in my career? I graduated almost 2 years ago.

[Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN]

I would sit down and compile a pros and cons list. Things to include would be what you mentioned above, as well as things such as pay, benefits, commute time, etc. Sometimes something so simple can help clarify things and make it easier to make the decision.

[Spidey's mom, ADN, BSN, RN]

Good advice from Rose_Queen.

I'd add in, if it applies, family. Your spouse, do you have kids, how old are the kids, etc?

Working in a clinic is more conducive to family life if your kids are in school.

Of course, if you don't have a spouse or kids, then this is moot.