Two positions offered-unsure which one to take

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!
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!Shabbirhttp://www.usa-jobs-forever.com
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!