Staff nurse to nurse manager/administrator

[Anon101]

Hi everyone,

I'm currently enrolled in a master's nursing program at a top-tier school focused on health system administration and management. Prior to pursuing graduate studies, I only had experience as a charge nurse, therefore my formal leadership experience is limited to this role, as well as clinical practicum. I have applied to several administrative/junior management positions but have not heard back. It seems many such positions require 'x' number of years of experience as a manager. I have also been told that networking is key when it comes to hospital administration. Any advice in this regard would be appreciated. 

[PDXOR, MSN, RN]

I've noticed that most people have gotten into management because they were in the right place at the right time or they know the right people. Do you currently work somewhere? If so, I'd start sharing your desire to grow professionally with your current management team. 

[Anon101]

On 8/19/2021 at 2:59 PM, PDXOR said:

I've noticed that most people have gotten into management because they were in the right place at the right time or they know the right people. Do you currently work somewhere? If so, I'd start sharing your desire to grow professionally with your current management team. 

I'll definitely keep that in mind. I was previously working at a large hospital but no longer work as I wanted to focus on school and the hospital would not allow me to switch to casual due to needs during the pandemic. I've created a linkedin profile and try to market myself on there.