kittyhawk19

That is exactly what I did after posting this - great minds think alike. I voiced my concern about the vagueness of day shift competency. I then shared a few of my ideas. Here is what I suggested: I asked to collaborate with senior staff to develop a competencies checklist. Once the nurse has passed the competencies and been in the ICU full time for 6 months, that they can request placement on the list. This would be a good time for the NM to review strengths/weaknesses, and if additional criteria would need to be met to go on to days. Once you are added to the list, then it remains first come, first serve. It was a respectful conversation and the NM was willing to give it a try.

I am looking for some feedback on the following two issues: 1. Our NM states that it is not safe for the patients to move night shift nurses (many of us being 1 yr out of school or less) to days. 2. A list to move to day shift has always been present. The list went in order by when you signed up. Recently, the list changed. It is now by seniority. I have been bumped 4 times because another team member with more seniority is placed above me. What do you think about night nurses being unsafe in a move to days? How do other units handle lists to move from days to nights? I'm not sure that this is relevant, but I work in a critical care unit.

Thank you for posting this thread. I am in the same position. I am a physical therapist and bored to tears. I just finished my BSN and am looking forward to the CRNA journey. I considered MD. My grades are good in both of my bachelor and masters degrees. I don't think it will be easy, it hasn't been so far. But I want challenge, not easy! I'm in my mid 40s. I will be 48 when done. I worry about the infringement on family time. I also worry about not fulfilling my intellectual needs as well. It's a tough road no matter what. I wish you the best!