Is this common? Would you take this position?

Toydemon10 · Oct 18, 2009, 01:34 PM

Re: Is this common? Would you take this position?

An offer letter would be the best way to accept an offer. If I didnt have any other offers I certainly would go in person fill out the paper work. At some point you should recieve something in writing in regards to a job description, rate of pay, benefits and if you have a full time, part time or per diem position. Many hospitals do not offer written contracts unless it is for a salaried position or one in administration. If the employment is at will that means you can quit your position at any time even though it is common courtesy to give a 2 week written notice so you will be reconsidered for a re-hire.

*caliotter3* · Oct 18, 2009, 01:43 PM

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Of course I would. In all my years of nursing I was only given one offer letter. It is not that common a practice.

chenoaspirit · Oct 18, 2009, 01:54 PM

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Ive never received an offer letter with any job. I did however receive an outline of the benefits, requirements, etc. Anyone who got hired received it once they accepted the job. They do need to give you SOMETHING with that in writing.

JomoNurse · Oct 18, 2009, 01:59 PM

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I haven't gotten an offer letter either. I just got a phone call from the manager and she asked if I wanted to take the job or not. After that, I made an appointment with HR and signed all of their paperwork. After that, I showed up to work and started my shift. No formal offer letters. RNs are blue collar, which means we aren't given certain things white collar jobs provide (iin this case, a letter offering employment). That's more for doctors and lawyers and things like that. Perhaps you were given the wrong idea in school. Is this your first nursing job?

*Jules A* · Oct 18, 2009, 02:02 PM

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I'd have to disagree that this is uncommon in our industry. I have only had two nursing jobs but I got letters prior to starting each one. Of course it can be revoked but having it tightens the holes, imo.

*caliotter3* · Oct 18, 2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by JomoNurse

I haven't gotten an offer letter either. I just got a phone call from the manager and she asked if I wanted to take the job or not. After that, I made an appointment with HR and signed all of their paperwork. After that, I showed up to work and started my shift. No formal offer letters. RNs are blue collar, which means we aren't given certain things white collar jobs provide (iin this case, a letter offering employment). That's more for doctors and lawyers and things like that. Perhaps you were given the wrong idea in school. Is this your first nursing job?

This is how I see it. The employer who gave me the offer letter was big on doing things for appearance sake.

*Jules A* · Oct 18, 2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by JomoNurse

That's more for doctors and lawyers and things like that. Perhaps you were given the wrong idea in school. Is this your first nursing job?

Did you need to be rude about it?

litbitblack · Oct 18, 2009, 03:09 PM

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You should not have to start a job without at least knowing what your making or what the benefits are. I mean honestly, they want you to pass a drug test and other stuff.

mamamerlee · Oct 18, 2009, 09:00 PM

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I've received offer letters, or e-mails, from large places, but not smaller ones. Since when are nurses 'blue collar'? We may be 'pink' collar, but since we are more and more collegiate, we should be 'white' collar, and yes an offer letter is appropriate.

catshowlady · Oct 18, 2009, 09:01 PM

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I've only had one job as an RN, but I received an offer letter.

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