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Hey everyone! I am a new grad who has worked for the past 5 months in the ER. I am not oriented to my hospitals entire ER because I am a part of the casual staff who only works in certain areas of the ER. A position for my dream job in L&D just came open and I am considering applying for it. I am concerned because I would need to let my manager know, and then if I dont get the job, she would know that I didnt want to stay in my current position which would be awkward. I also feel like it might not be very professional to try and leave after only 5 months. I would love this new position as its my dream job, but im wondering if I should wait until the 1 year mark before I start applying. What do you guys think?

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Just go ahead and apply. This happens all the time. good luck

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Specializes in Med-Surge/Tele, Step Down, Emergency.

You should go ahead an apply for what you really want... Most managers will be supportive and want you to go in the speciality of your choice. It can go either way, but sometimes departments (depending on the director) want newer grads so they can be trained the way they want, and not have to worry about any "bad habits". Good luck to you!

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L&D positions are hard to come by. There's no guarantee an opening will be available in several months, or that your manager will be happier about you wanting to leave in a couple months as opposed to now. Apply.

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Thanks for the replies. I just don't want it to seem like I'm not grateful for the job I have now. It took me 6 months and over 100 applications to get it. I'm so nervous and don't know how to go about talking to my manager about it.

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Specializes in LTC and School Health.

How did it go OP? I recently asked my manager to transfer me from ICU to Post partum. However, after she sigend the paperwork, I never heard back from the post-partum NM. It is a risk but you should go for it.

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Go for the job you want. If you don't get it this time you'll try again later. Let them know good employees are hard to keep.

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