Recently, I was recruited by a former director to move to a different hospital where I could gain valuable experience as a charge nurse and prepare myself for nursing administration (possibly house supervisor in 3-5 years). I met with the Nursing Supervisor for my first interview, and I was absolutely flabbergasted by the lack of professionalism. In the interview, the manager used foul language in reference to some of the nurses, discussed her moral beliefs and talked about her intolerance for people who are overweight.
The director, who I know and trust from a previous job, says that she is trying to "clean up the place" and weed out the bad ones. She warned me before interviewing that the hospital is going through some growing pains, and she assured me that if I could stick it out, I would have the opportunity to be on the forefront of leading the changes. (Sounds great right?)
The hospital has serious recruiting issues (imagine that) and employs mostly agency nurses (about 90%). Again, this is something I was warned of and promised would change.
Should I go there for the opportunity and experience, or stay with my hospital as a staff nurse? I love the job I am at currently. I have been recognized a number of times for my contributions there. I have some room for growth, but the growth would take a number of years because of the wealth of seasoned nurses they have retained over the years.
I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. I am hoping that you guys can help me think of this in different ways that might change my perspective. Have you ever taken a big risk like this before? How did it work out?
