Career suicide?

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  1. by Jan 31
    Does anyone feel it would be career suicide to take a DON or administrator position for a 1-2 star facility? I a currently a nurse manager for a sub-acute rehab unit at a 5-star rated facility. I know my fellow colleagues would never even consider going from a 5 star to a 1 star but I don't know how else to get experience as a DON or an administrator. I have been groomed to be an administrator for a few years at my facility but it may be many more years before this occurs (though you never know). In the meantime as I complete my MBA and MHA I fear I will become complacent if I stay in my current position. Any thoughts?
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  4. Jan 31 by
    Just think how good it will look in your résumé if you can say that you came into a one star facility and within 2years you have brought it up to a 4 or 5 star facility :-)
    Ruas61, NutmeggeRN, amoLucia, and 1 other like this.
  5. Jan 31 by
    I have to agree with iceprincess. For one thing, those star ratings are really ridiculous. But....getting there as a 1 star and raising the star bar to 4 or 5...sure looks good. I've done it a few times and it's great. You go to a place that's had an horrific survey...work your butt off till the next survey. Get a great survey.....that's what'll get you hired again and again.
    Ruas61, amoLucia, and Nascar nurse like this.
  6. Jan 31 by
    I agree with the others and if you are currently in a 5 star facility then you must be familiar with the "right" ways of doing things. This could offer you an advantage when it comes down to bringing a 1/2 star building back up. I say go for it!
    Ruas61, NutmeggeRN, and amoLucia like this.
  7. Jan 31 by
    Go for it! PP said it well and with your education, your future looks phenomenal. Good luck!