I put in for a transfer from a low acuity ICU where I currently work, to a behavioral health position. The nurse recruiter called me today, discussed things with me for a couple minutes then said I should hear from the manager for an interview. I've been a nurse for 5 years, working ICU for just under a year.
My question is, when he asks why I want to make the switch, what would be an acceptable response? The truth is, I have always been interested in behavioral health, and always figured I would end up working there at some point. I chose to get a good medical background first, going to ICU seemed like the next logical step. But I am now realizing it is just not where I want to work. It's not for me. I feel like my career goals are changing, and I feel as if I need to direct myself in a direction where I can see myself working for a long time.
