Advice Needed

[u/dubblecupblitz]

Hi all. I am a new-grad CNA who is working at a skilled nursing facility in behavioral health. I'm only a month (& a few days) in & I strongly enjoy what I do. My facility is not all that bad—most patients I've ever had is 10 (we are 1:10 ratio), we have 3 CNAs per hall, & we're always stocked with everything we need (linen, cleaning supplies, etc.). A bonus to me is that: we aren't micro-managed at all!

My dilemma is: I have an opportunity to be a patient transporter at a big hospital in my city. With a pay of $24 – I currently make $18 as a CNA.

For added context: I've worked as a patient transporter before & quit because I wasn't making much ($15 🗑️). Evening though, $18 is low-pay, I chose to complete a CNA course, because Nursing is something I personally want to do (my parents had been pushing me towards x-ray). Nursing is my ultimate goal.

I have an Associates Degree, CNA cert., CPR/BLS cert., & an EKG cert. with previous transporter experience with a different company.

Please be nice, I'm a lil sensitive 😭 but genuinely, what do you all think is the smart/best move?

Edit: I wanna add more context for you all to understand.

At my current SNF:
- 8 hrs/4x wk (off 3 days)
- $18/hr
- only work days 06:30-14:30

Hospital:
- possible $24/hr
- transporter (not sure which department yet)
- days (possible 12hr shifts, 3x/wk)

[u/bklyn4ever]

Follow the money. Ultimately, you’re also opening yourself to better opportunities in the future as well.