Unit Manager

Hi Nurse Friends!

I am the unit manager of a TCU and though the days are long, overly busy & under staffed, & incredibly overwhelming, I love it all. Its much responsibility and it can get very crazy very fast, but its a challenge I took on knowingly. I have always been thirsty for more nursing knowledge & naively, more nursing responsibilities.

At my facility, we also have a LTC unit thats slower paced & less acute. They are busy, just not as busy & that unit manager tends to deal with less stress between patients & the staff shes in charge of. She gave her notice, & today, my DON asked if I would like to transfer to the LTC floor for me to run.

I told her I would think about this. It would mean a drastic change in my day to day life - positively. More time at home, less time on call, etc. BUT - does this mean I cant handle the fast paced TCU? Am I not doing a good job in the past year? Can she see my stress radiating from me & feels like I am bound to fail? Am I being dramatic?? Possibly..but I dont think that offer would stand if I were kicking ***.

Please provide your thoughts. I will ask for feedback from my DON, & I am open to constructive criticism in an effort to make myself a stronger nurse & stronger leader. Let me know how you would take this, if differently from me.

have a beautiful day & thanks!