Help! Want off floor nursing...

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Specializes in Med-Surge, Tele, PCU, CVICU, NSICU.

Advice needed:

Started a new job in Sept in ICU on staff. Finishing MSN Leadership this summer or sooner. Should I a) start applying now for ANM/manager positions? Or b) wait until I have the MSN?

Which one yields me the better chance of getting hired and getting better pay??

I want to be off the floor NOW. Lol

I've been a nurse for 5 years: both floor nursing and Icu. And I've gotten charge nurse experience at more than one job. As well as managing techs and ancillary staff (without a management title).

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.

1. Are you sure you can handle being in school at the same time as learning a completely new job?

2. What do the position postings require? In this environment, I would not be surprised to see management position applications without already having an MSN get sent straight to the round file.

3. Personally, I would give your current job a full year before leaving it. Having only started in September, are you even finished orientation yet? Are you even eligible to transfer to another position?

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Specializes in Med-Surge, Tele, PCU, CVICU, NSICU.

Yes I am quite sure as I started my MSN program in August and I am already almost finished in way less than a year :)

All postings I've seen are either BSN preferred or BSN required. Which I have one. I naturally wouldn't apply for a position I didn't have requirements for.

And yes. My facility only requires 6 months, which March would be 6 months since I started. I only did a 2 week orientation and I've already started charge nursing at this job.

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Specializes in ED, ICU, MS/MT, PCU, CM, House Sup, Frontline mgr.

OP: I agree with the above poster. Unless an ANM position throws you to the wolves, the orientation for a newbie is very extensive! Having a charge nurse background is helpful, but having time and a flexible scheduled is best! I personally would finish school so I could devote all of my learning activities to my ANM orientation. However, if you think you can handle both, go for it!

Besides, just because you apply to jobs does not mean you will land one right away. It may take time depending on your area (the number of ANM openings vs. the number of candidates interested in those openings), so applying may help you to network, interview, and update your resume while you finish school. Good luck!

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