New Grad...ambulatory oncology clinic?

Hello,

I am a new graduate who has was offered a position in the ICU where I completed my practicum today. I also had an interview for a 1 yr. Maternity position in an ambulatory oncology clinic, which I believe went very well. Both places appeal to me for different reasons but of course the M-F hours of the clinic sounds fantastic! I am worried that if I turn down the hospital and go for the clinic, I may have a real difficult time getting a job there again afterwards if there is no longer a place for me when the term is up.

Love some insight....
What do you want to do longterm? As a new grad, the experience you'd get I would think would matter more than the hours. That being said, no one really knows your individual situation. If I had those opportunities, I'd pick the hospital. But that's just me.

I would go for the hospital as a first job for a new grad.

Ah, but things are rapidly changing. Consider the clinic as a whole lot of stuff is leaving the hospital soon. You probably would get great skills too at the clinic. Hospitals are more and more becoming poor places to learn!! More and more it's hospital RN = med pass monkey. Many hospitals want nothing more, and will give you nothing more. Think a while on it!!!

A maternity position in an oncology clinic?

Quote from OCNRN63A maternity position in an oncology clinic?

I am still awaiting the call back but I am mostly leaning towards staying in the hospital. Even though I have been there for 3 months already as a student, they have me scheduled for a 12 week theory/buddied orientation period. That appeals to me a lot. Also, my preceptor showed me the list of on-going educational courses that is continously offered through the hospital's centre-wide nursing program (which I am paid to take).I was told by the clinic mgr. that I would only be offered 4 weeks orientation and then I would be responsible for taking an online distance certification course within my year, which I would have to pay for myself. Perhaps a better move for me down the road. Thanks for all your replies!

Quote from Shanlee79I am still awaiting the call back but I am mostly leaning towards staying in the hospital. Even though I have been there for 3 months already as a student, they have me scheduled for a 12 week theory/buddied orientation period. That appeals to me a lot. Also, my preceptor showed me the list of on-going educational courses that is continously offered through the hospital's centre-wide nursing program (which I am paid to take).I was told by the clinic mgr. that I would only be offered 4 weeks orientation and then I would be responsible for taking an online distance certification course within my year, which I would have to pay for myself. Perhaps a better move for me down the road. Thanks for all your replies!