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I'm stuck, first a little background. I was of LVN who has worked in Juvenile probation group home for the past 5 years. I became an RN 3 months ago. Like all new grads I went on a few job interviews, one for ER observation at L.A. county hospital and one for L.A. county Juvenile Hall nurse. Well, this past Friday I got a call back from both and they would like to hire me. I don't know what to do. Juvenile hall would be the same flow and job as I've been doing for 5 years,(teenagers, psych meds) so there would be nothing new there. The ER would be a whole new environment. I'm a little afraid of failing in the ER. I can't seem to decide, any help would be appreciated.

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    What kind of orientation would you get in the ER? Will they extend it if you feel you are lagging behind? What are the ratios? Did you do a shadow day--how was the culture, how were the other nurses? What is your end goal? Would you (or your peers) have a hard time with you transitioning at your current employer.

    All important things to consider!

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    The ER, has many more challenge and great opportunity for moves to other units as telemetry, icu, even day surgery

    Do do you desire new opportunities, and new skill sets

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    I just love those rotten kiddos but do think an opportunity in the ED would greatly expand your skill set. Is either salary significantly higher? I'm all about the money. :)

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    Thank you all for responding. ED it is :)

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    Hi, Theone40. I just came across this post and wanted to ask you how it is working at the Juvenile Hall. I will be interviewing with them soon as a relief nurse and just wanted to know what a day (or night) for an RN / LVN is like over there. Are you still with LA County? I am! ?

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