Considering a new job

[Kimberly815]

Hi Everyone,

I have been a nurse for about 6 months in an ICU and I am considering a new job! I graduated from nursing school in December, took the nclex early and passed with 75 questions, and landed a job in the ICU a few weeks later. I knew a friend who worked there so that definitely helped get me the job! Orientation went smoothly, then I worked day shift on my own due to there being extra help if needed, and I began working nights in the beginning of June. Six/seven months later while I have learned SO incredibly much and absolutely love my coworkers, I've discovered that ICU nursing is just not for me. I've started looking for other jobs, and I have found one that has caught my attention as an RN working in cardiac education. It requires a minimum of 1-2 years med/surg and ICU experience is preferred. The only thing is my supervisor is also the hiring manager for this new job. Would it be crazy to apply given the circumstances? Would they even consider me due to me only having been working as a nurse for about 6/7 months? I was always told to stay in a job for at least a year before considering other employment but I don't want to let this pass me by if I have a chance at it because I love cardiac and have a passion for patient education! I really do love being a nurse, I just don't believe I am the best nurse I can be working where I am now. Please let me know your thoughts!

[jamisaurus]

Well you wouldn't even be considered until you have 1-2 years experience, and you only have 6 months experience. Wait.

[CrunchRN, ADN, RN]

That is probably a plum job that will go to a very experienced person so I wouldn't apply at this point or your manager may not be real happy with you. I would talk to her about how you feel and look for options within your hospital.

[RNsRWe, ASN, RN]

Ditto what they said. You aren't yet qualified for that job, why would you want to burn your bridges now? Either wait out the time required before you would be a viable candidate, or apply to another employer.

You aren't letting an opportunity pass you by....this ISN'T an opportunity for you at this point.

Be aware that you aren't nearly experienced enough to be considered "experienced", and job hopping never looks good on a resume. Consider your options (and your future expectations) carefully.

[RNperdiem, RN]

Stay where you are. Keep on learning. The first year is going to be tough anywhere.

I doubt that a nurse with less than a year is going to be competitive for this job opening. Likely there is a long-employed, highly respected former CCU nurse of the year who is looking at getting away from bedside who has been semi-recruited and the job posting is a formality.