Transfer reason

Nurses General Nursing

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Specializes in Palliative, Onc, Med-Surg, Home Hospice.

I am planning on transferring within the system that I work for. I have gotten fed up with going nowhere fast on my current unit. Obviously I can't say that on my application. I have to give a transfer reason and I am at a loss. And saying that I have a target on my back is also not a good reason. (I don't think I have a target on my back but one of my co-workers thinks I do)

Any ideas on what I can say for a reason?

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Specializes in Critical Care.

Professional growth.

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Don't really know enough about you or the units you're transferring to/from, but good general reasons are: new or increased interest in area you want to move to, looking for new/different challenges, or "I just need a change." You can also just go with the "personal reasons," but that can imply personality clashes or other personnel-type problems that a new manager may be leery of moving to his/her unit.

Of course, you can always look for a politically-correct way to phrase the real reason--"going nowhere fast" can mean several different things: no opportunity for advancement, not learning anything, burnt out on tedious/boring work--so I don't know specifically what to advise. But as far as explaining your motivation for transferring, nothing will ring truer than the truth--if you can say it the right way.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Any ideas on what I can say for a reason?

1. "I wanted to explore new opportunities."

2. "Your unit and its culture are positive. I want to be a part of this team."

3. "I am seeking to take my career in a new direction."

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"Career Advancement."

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