Assisted Living: Challenge and Future

Published Jun 20, 2011

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I have a potential Health Care Coordinator position waiting for me at a Sunrise Senior Living community. I am currently a SNF supervisor. While I like what I'm doing right now, I dont think there is room for growth because of poor management and the fact that my efforts are not acknowledged, worse, if I do something out of the ordinary, the DON steals my show and pretends that it was her accomplishment. Also, talk about power tripping there, I was given a very minimal increase given my outstanding job (based on other employees, resident and family comments). This new position is offering just a little bit more that what I'm making right now but I am very excited about the challenge and a great chance to advance in the ladder. Yes, I may be ambitious but I know I can do it. I am just afraid that I regret leaving my current job (I am able to use my Clinical skills and my team is great). I can potentially be a DON at another SNF in a few years if I decide to stay. I'm not sure if my goal of being a DON is still possible if I stay in assisted living. What will assisted living bring to an ambitious nurse's future? I'd like to know your inputs. Thanks in advance.