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Thank you, thank you! That’s kind of my point!.. The manager should have the same experience of what the bedside nurse may run into or else how can you relate to them?

I also believe hiring from the same floor can create some animosity or petty conflict. One of my managers came from a different health network completely and the other manager was hired from my floor. I don’t think there was really any hostility towards the one hired from my floor. Management is definitely not for everyone; no matter what career you have. I still think the 2 years is quite fresh, but again, my opinion is diddly squat. 5 years seems more and more like what I’d be comfortable with now that I’ve been thinking about it. ?‍♀️ But honestly, I know it truly doesn’t matter because management positions will continue to be filled with people who have the correct credentials to fill them; regardless of experience and/or time as a nurse. Thanks for your reply!

Hmm that’s very interesting! OK so they may be a manager..managing people..but thats kind of where it stops for me. How can you have the empathy needed managing ICU nurses/unit as a whole, if you’ve never dug through the trenches yourself? And sure, there may be cases when someone can come from the ER or other busy unit and is competent and knows how to effectively lead.. I just think most people would prefer someone whom has put in the time/years and has the experience related to the type of unit they are managing.

I do agree that having experience on the type of floor you’re managing is important. I guess 2.5 years doesn’t seem that long in the grand scheme of things, especially when I know some amazing RNs who are still at the bedside after 20-30 years..but as another member said, there’s no concrete number. Thanks for your reply!

I see your point about a concrete number..I know there isn’t such a thing. Just curious as to other experiences. Thanks.

Meh, no sour grapes here. Just curious to what other peoples’ experiences were. Not interested in that type of position. What’s your opinion on the topic?

I am curious as to how much experience you think-or are comfortable with-your assistant manager and/or manager having? Does just over 2.5 years of bedside nursing experience before getting an assistant manager or manager position sound typical? Is it really all about the those fast-burners who have the credentials after their name, or does the experience matter? I feel like those position should be earned. I don’t know if 2.5 years is considered earned? Probably unpopular, but my opinion none the less.

Oh no! How did you find that out?

I will have AP1,AP2, and Growth & Development to transfer; however, I'm not sure if I'm transferring Growth & Development yet..I am 25.

I won't be working full-time, but I have other work obligations and two young children at home. I'm curious as to how the semesters will be also..

Hello, I just came across this thread.. I'm also accepted @ St. Margaret's for the fall and received the packet yesterday. When I took my PSB test in December, I remember them mentioning the change in curriculum but was very surprised to see that it is only 16 months! Looks like we will be the first class to try to out :) Dec 2015 graduation sounds pretty good though, haha. Just have to make it through first!