maxter

Hi I'm new posting here! I have just been offered a management position in a rural area. The position is a nurse manager of acute care ( 2 hospitals within 10 minutes of one another). Our health region is going through terrible amalgamations and unrest at the moment and there is a lot of insecurity and instability among staff members. I have limited management experience and would be taking over the position from the current nurse manager (who also interviewed for the this redefined position). I applied for the position at the urging of one of the senior managers but never really thought I would get the position!! I was told that my interview was very impressive and my references were wonderful ( I am currently employed as a staff nurse/casual nurse supervisor at one of the facilities). I was told to think about the job offer over the weekend and let senior management know on Monday. I am questioning what I have gotten myself into and questioning my confidence....i would like to become a nurse manager but am not sure if the environment or timing is right at the moment. I also have a young family and am unsure how the long hours will affect all of us!! Just wondering if anyone else has been in this same position and is it always this intimidating to make the "next step' into management