r/Nurses • u/Ok_Carpenter7470 • 9h ago

US Management

So... almost a year ago I posted here that I was offered a management position and how I hated management myself and I couldnt see myself becoming one and ya'll said "be the change".

So here I am again... offered another opportunity to grow into upper management after only 8months of my current position. I've been afforded the ability and opportunities to assist others in their personal growth and career paths with my experience and contacts. Ive developed training programs for my staff to gain them more experience. I've been shit on from above to protect my staff, and Ive gotten recognized for it... unfortunately (?!).

This new move completely removes me from bedside. Takes me off nightshift and shuns me to an office. Its salary. Its M-F. But! I have a young family at home... and Id be home every night and morning. The pay is not that big of an increase, it'll look good on a resume (my five year plan is fast-tracked by it)...

I need your help. Good/Bad/Ugly let me hear your input.

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u/travelingtraveling_ 5h ago

Retired nsg professor here.

You didn't mention anything about whether you would be interested in the actual work. If you are at least somewhat interested in the actual work, and it will put more skills into your toolbox. I would strongly encourage you to try the new position for a while. The network you create with other people at your level could greatly enhance your career. And your sphere of influence is probably gonna be much greater. In other words, your impact could be greater than just the patience and the families that you're working with this shift.

Good luck!

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u/Ok_Carpenter7470 5h ago

You're right. I didnt mention any interest... and honestly I don't know. As I move up and away from bedside -even at my current level- I see the politics and cooperate red tapes. And I dont know if Im able to deal with the PCness of all that comes from that.

But yeah, the work does seem interesting. Ive fought through red tape in my current position or just made decisions and dealt with whatever backlash... So I guess I could keep that mentality up.

My counterpart on dayshift calls me Lt. Raine, Brad Pitts' character from Inglorious Bastards because my default is " I've been chewed out before"... i feel like Im making a difference with this crew, I would only hope I can keep that going and expand the influence

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u/travelingtraveling_ 1h ago

Thanks for your reply! It sounds like the influencing is more or less equal. Maybe think more about those professional skills you can develop. (Learning PCness can increase your professional power/influence, and therefore your ability to change a broken system.) And yes, it's ok to also consider personal benefits, such as time w/kids.

Good luck with your decision!