I have a job offer at a big city hospital on the Burn unit. I know I would be exposed to a million things here, especially since they are also considered an ICU. However, I'm sure it's extremely stressful. It pays the same as....
A job offer at a convent. Yes, that's right, a convent. It's suppose to be a WONDERFUL place to work. They only have an opening b/c a nurse that has been there for many years is moving away to be closer to her grandkids. I have a friend who is a CNA there, and she says I would be crazy not to take it. It pays the exact same as the hospital.
Being a new nurse and all, I know I should probably take the hosp job. However, I hear sooo much about hospital burnout. Ugggh. What to do, what to do.
My mom made a pretty good point. She wanted me to take the Convent job - "life's too short to be all stressed out", but then we realized that, this day & age, not too many are joining a convent - will I have a job in 15or 20 years down the road? Hmmmmm.
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Shadow at both places. Go with the job that corresponds with your long-term goals...the hospital is the best place if you plan on becoming an NP. If not, the convent job may be great.
SmilingBluEyes
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Good luck, whatever you do decide.