RNKitKat78

Thank you both so much for the advice! I accepted the position knowing it would be challenging and I realize it will definitely take a lot of time to adjust and learn. I was an interim county nurse manager previously, but left that position due to moving across the state(my husband's job transferred). I liked that position and did learn a lot from it as well. I have also seen what previous managers have done that I could learn from. You both gave a lot of wonderful and helpful advice. I appreciate it greatly and will keep you posted on how things go. I start in 3 weeks. I'm excited but also very nervous!! Thanks again!

I am a Public Health nurse working in a STD clinic. I have worked in Public Health for 3 years now, but before starting this job 1 year ago, I worked in many different areas in Public Health instead of just STD nursing. I enjoy working in public health, but I'm getting burned out in this clinic. I recently had a job interview at a local LTC facility and was offered a job as a RN Unit Manager, but I've never had any LTC experience other than internships in nursing school. I graduated almost 5 years ago. The facility close to home, a little more money, and basically the same hours, with the exception of being on call a few times a month. I did accept this position, but now am having second thoughts. It scares me to think of starting in management with no experience outside of nursing school. But, then I think they know my experience, so would they have hired me having doubts about me. I put in my resignation for one month. I'm so confused, and any advice would be GREATLY appreciated!!