Should I Apply for Management??

[NurseAnnie123]

I transferred to a position in the Quality Department within our large health system 9 months ago. It was my first venture into Quality, and I am really learning a lot and enjoying it. It was a great career move for me.

It was announced a couple of weeks ago that one of our nurse managers is stepping down. They do not have an internal person set to move into that role. I was immediately interested in the position - I have been in a manager role in the past and really liked it, and I am always interested in growing and advancing. This would be an awesome career step for me and my future, as well as a nice increase in pay if I got it. I have had a conversation with our HR Director about this, and he seemed very pleased at my interest. I have also mentioned my interest to the CNO, who also seemed pleased.

My only reluctance is the fact that I have only been in my current position for less that a year. My Manager was kind enough to hire me into the role, and she relies on me for a lot already. I would feel bad if I left her department, and would feel somewhat disloyal if I applied and didn't get it and she found out..

Should I go ahead and officially apply and see what happens?

[ckh23, BSN, RN]

I vote yes

[Been there,done that, ASN, RN]

I vote no, professionally speaking, you owe the Quality manager a year. Did you have any sort of discussion regarding your length of stay in that position?

[classicdame, MSN, EdD]

I do not see why you owe anyone. What is so magical about a year? Apply and see what happens. I like to see my staff progress professionally. Makes me proud.

[NurseCard, ADN]

I also vote yes. Go for it!

[MN-Nurse, ASN, RN]

Sounds like you are properly ruthless and egocentric enough for management.

Go for it. Someone's gotta do it.

[ixchel]

Sounds like you are properly ruthless and egocentric enough for management.

Go for it. Someone's gotta do it.

Properly ruthless and egocentric! Ha! Best job description ever! I may have to use that sometime!

[edmia, BSN, RN]

I vote Yes because there aren't many in management who actually want and like that job. If you have the spirit for it, do it.

[LaneyB]

I also say yes because who knows when a position like this will open again. Do you feel comfortable giving your manager a heads up and seeing how she feels about it?

[Been there,done that, ASN, RN]

I do not see why you owe anyone. What is so magical about a year? Apply and see what happens. I like to see my staff progress professionally. Makes me proud.

So .. my ethics have led to another shot in the heart.

Personally, I feel .. if someone has given me a position...." My Manager was kind enough to hire me into the role, and she relies on me for a lot already. I would feel bad if I left her department, and would feel somewhat disloyal if I applied and didn't get it and she found out.."

I would feel beholden at least for a year.,

[edmia, BSN, RN]

I would feel beholden at least for a year.,

Well, the OP has already been at the job for 9 months, so in theory, while she's going through all the interviewing and HR stuff she could make that 12 months.

I always felt guilty leaving a job for a better one, but in the end I had to choose what was best for my career and family.

[canesdukegirl, BSN, RN]

I think you should apply for it. My fear is that your CNO may have mentioned to your boss that you are interested in the position, but that's just a guess. Nothing is confidential anymore, it seems.

Apply for the job, and if/when you get the offer, THEN cross the bridge of how to address your manager.