Should I stay or should I go?

[gobux90]

I graduated from nursing school a year ago. I have been working on an oncology/hematology/medsurg floor in a major hospital in Columbus, OH. I have recently had opportunities to be the Charge Nurse on the 3-11 shift & been told that I do very well.

The Charge Nurse has now taken another position within the hospital and her position is open. My manager has made comments like, "hey you could be my charge nurse".

I have been offered and accepted a position in a Dermatology office. It will obviously be LESS stress/no weekend or holidays, but I am worried I might be bored.

I am not sure what to do now. Do I talk to my current manager about staying on as the new Charge or do I take the leap and go to the office?

Thoughts??

[brandy1017, ASN, RN]

You will probably enjoy the derm office much more, less stress, regular hours, no weekends, holidays and not having to worry about getting injured lifting someone. I would go for it!

[DutchRN09]

If you thrive on a challenge go for it, but if you value time off go for the office! Each has its benefits I think:yeah:

[gobux90]

not having to worry about getting injured lifting someone.

This was the biggest reason I started looking. I injured my back (at home) at the end of April and I have been on work restrictions since then. I am in my second round of PT and am finally feeling better. I know that it is just a matter of time before the hospital job leads to more injury. I work on a floor with very few "walkie, talkies"...lots of tugging and lifting.

Thanks for the advice!