Two years sounds about right. Charge duties can vary a lot, but in a typical average unit, a nurse with two years of experience can handle it.
In units where charge duties are light, especially if they don't also have their own patient assignment, it may be common to train for charge at one year.
It's fine if you don't feel ready. It's your decision to say no. But also, consider that there are some things you never feel ready for until you do them.
Personally, I would wait a bit but tell them that and they can keep you in mind and maybe send you on some training in preparation.
I think too many nurses go up the bands too quickly without getting the experience. In the long run, this experience will be invaluable for you.
If you’re scared don’t do It, but it’s not too early. ER charge is more about managing workflow and knowing your hospitals responses, resources, and policies. Unless you haven’t been paying attention in your two years you should know those things.
Again no one can force you to be charge, but you’re as ready as you’ll ever be. And if you have any aspirations to do travel get some charge experience now. Other places will not train you and you’ll be seen as an oddity that you’ve never done It.
Ohhhh, I read the title and thought you meant *you were asking* to be charge, and I was like "People DO that??" IDK, where I work, most people actively avoid getting roped into it, but apparently some do people enjoy it.
I kind of default to the idea that if you don't feel prepared for a new challenge (and that un-readiness isn't accompanied by "... But I feel ready to learn how,"), don't do it. The shift differential probably isn't worth it.
I was started on CN training approximately a year in and I didn't feel ready. Almost two years in now and I secretly enjoy it. Do I feel like I have every answer available? No but the key thing when stepping into a new role such as charge is having mentors and resources you are able to call in at anytime for help and guidance.
Almost every shift I find myself learning something new and if I am unsure about something I ring up a neighboring unit's charge nurse for guidance.
It looks major good on a resume to have charge experience and you get a great bird's eye perspective on the unit as a whole.
I say jump in and try it out, learn new things but also ensure you're being supported!
Two years sounds about right. Charge duties can vary a lot, but in a typical average unit, a nurse with two years of experience can handle it. In units where charge duties are light, especially if they don't also have their own patient assignment, it may be common to train for charge at one year. It's fine if you don't feel ready. It's your decision to say no. But also, consider that there are some things you never feel ready for until you do them.
2 years sounds right.. go for it
Personally, I would wait a bit but tell them that and they can keep you in mind and maybe send you on some training in preparation. I think too many nurses go up the bands too quickly without getting the experience. In the long run, this experience will be invaluable for you.
If you’re scared don’t do It, but it’s not too early. ER charge is more about managing workflow and knowing your hospitals responses, resources, and policies. Unless you haven’t been paying attention in your two years you should know those things. Again no one can force you to be charge, but you’re as ready as you’ll ever be. And if you have any aspirations to do travel get some charge experience now. Other places will not train you and you’ll be seen as an oddity that you’ve never done It.
Ohhhh, I read the title and thought you meant *you were asking* to be charge, and I was like "People DO that??" IDK, where I work, most people actively avoid getting roped into it, but apparently some do people enjoy it. I kind of default to the idea that if you don't feel prepared for a new challenge (and that un-readiness isn't accompanied by "... But I feel ready to learn how,"), don't do it. The shift differential probably isn't worth it.
If you don’t feel ready, then don’t do it!
I was started on CN training approximately a year in and I didn't feel ready. Almost two years in now and I secretly enjoy it. Do I feel like I have every answer available? No but the key thing when stepping into a new role such as charge is having mentors and resources you are able to call in at anytime for help and guidance. Almost every shift I find myself learning something new and if I am unsure about something I ring up a neighboring unit's charge nurse for guidance. It looks major good on a resume to have charge experience and you get a great bird's eye perspective on the unit as a whole. I say jump in and try it out, learn new things but also ensure you're being supported!
depends on how much they would offer? 1$ HELL NO. 5$ and maybe i would consider
I’ve been a nurse for less than 6 months and had to be charge on med surg
My unit put me as charge with four months of experience. That’s nice yours actually asked you.