Got my first RN offer today

[forgop]

This has taken a bit of a different path than I originally thought I wanted 3-4 months ago. The job I held has gone from being something I thoroughly loved to now almost cringing at the thought of being there another day. Thus, I realized staying at my current hospital isn't in my future.

I interviewed for a position 10 days ago and they called today and offered me a job to start on May 22nd at darn near full RN pay. The great perk is that I'd be making $2k/month more to start and it gets me out of my current position by allowing me to give my 2 week notice. The hell of it is I have 4 more interviews this week. Even if they all offered me, nobody would start out at the same pay and I'd be stuck where I'm at the next 2 months until I passed the NCLEX.

Every step along the past 3 years has opened a door for me in God's perfect timing to get me where I am today. The latest door opened seems to be the perfect time to put in my 2 week notice tomorrow and start a new job on May 22nd.

Time to fire up a nice cigar and sip on a fine tequila. :tu

[Ogre]

Congrats brother. The power of prayer does work!!!!

[E.J.]

Congrats!

[kelmac07]

Congrats Duane!! :tu :tu

[maninblack]

Congrats Duane!

[mkarnold1]

Congratulations Duane! I just had my first day on the job as an RN today. Just sat through orientation meetings. Good luck in your new endeavor.

[alwayslit]

Congrats and good luck.

[Ranger_B]

Congrats Duane! We may not always know the lords plan but he makes sure we follow. Great news. Hope your new job is awesome.

[Sailchaser]

Congrats !

[Jasonw560]

Great news!! Congrats! God works in His time, and His ways.

If you ever want a warmer climate, we're hiring at my hospital, I believe.

[hotreds]

:noon:tu:tu:noon

[elderboy02]

Congrats! :tu

[Whee]

Congrats!!

[irratebass]

Frickin awesome Duane!!!! I know you have been working/studying your butt off for this, I am glad to hear it has paid off. BIG CONGRATS to you brother.

[cjhalbrooks]

Congrats man u have earned it

[saigon68]

Duane,
Remember, God doesn't love us because we're good. He loves us because He's good. Much success; sounds to me like you deserve it.

[icehog3]

Congrats, Duane!

[Angry_Pirate]

Congrats Duane!! My wife is an RN A very rewarding and respected career!!

[Taki]

:noon Congrats Brother :tu

[Blak Smyth]

Congrats brother, sounds like a hell of an opportunity!

[Subvet642]

Hard work and perseverance are always rewarded. Way to go! :tu

[CigarNut]

Congratulations!

[Dave128]

Congratulations, Duane!

[ChicagoWhiteSox]

Congrats Duane:tu

[Boz]

Congrats Duane :tu

[14holestogie]

Congratulations, Duane.

[jluck]

Glad to hear it, Duane

[forgop]

This has been crazy-I interviewed for 5 different positions and received my 4th offer thus far. I'm kinda torn because I did accept the position that would allow me to begin orientation next week, but the more appealing offer just came today.

The position I accepted is a residency for 6 months that allows me to either choose to stay there and begin as a full fledged RN or I'm free to leave as I wish. This hospital seems to be the highest paying in the city and offers some great perks. However, the position I was offered today is a trauma hospital and I'll be able to work with some of my classmates, which has some appeal as well.

Now, if I had only made this change 10+ years ago, I would have been a hell of a lot happier than endure some of the hell I went through.

[htown]

Congrats Duane.

[Ogre]

Do whats right for you brother. Pick the one that would make you happy.

[forgop]

Do whats right for you brother. Pick the one that would make you happy.

They'll all make me happy-this has been the best move for me because I feel like I can give back as to how my parents were taken care of when their health was bad.

I'm just hoping I can work out something that will allow me to go part-time status with both of them to allow me to do both.

[shilala]

I don't think you have a problem, Duane. You gave your word to hospital A and orientation is next week. A man's word is all he's got. There's a saying about looking a gift horse in the mouth, and I can't see a whole hell of a lot of wisdom in burning a bridge before you even get started.
Keep your word. To turn around and dishonor the blessing God handed at that first hospital is likely to set in motion a chain of events that you might just not like so much.

[forgop]

I don't think you have a problem, Duane. You gave your word to hospital A and orientation is next week. A man's word is all he's got. There's a saying about looking a gift horse in the mouth, and I can't see a whole hell of a lot of wisdom in burning a bridge before you even get started.
Keep your word. To turn around and dishonor the blessing God handed at that first hospital is likely to set in motion a chain of events that you might just not like so much.

I know what you're saying and I'm not backing out of the offer I accepted It's just a matter of whether the director in the ER would allow me to start out part-time for the first 4 months while I'm working the residency and how I could just get the schedules to work out, that's all.

[Jasonw560]

Tell the trauma hospital you'd love to work with them, but you already have an offer from another hospital. If they could work with you, you'll let them know your schedule as soon as you know it.