i was checking out my former employer's web site. they now have an on-line application form.....guess they think they might scare off someone if they actually walked in the door.
anyway, down at the bottom was this bit of information:
i certify that the information given by me in this application is true in all respects, and i agree that if employed and it is found to be false in any way, that i may be subject to dismissal without notice, if and when discovered. i authorize the use of any information in this application to enable ******** ****** to verify my statements, and i authorize past employers, doctors, all references, and any other persons to answer all questions asked by ****** ****** concerning my ability, character, reputation, and previous employment record. i release all such persons from any liability or damages for providing such information. i further agree, if employed, that i am to work faithfully and diligently, to be careful and avoid accidents, to come to work promptly, and to not be absent for any reason without prior notice to my supervisor.
i understand that if i am employed, i will have the right to quit my employment at any time, for any or no reason. i also understand that the hospital has the right to terminate my employment at any time, for any or no reason.
i agree to submit to a physical examination, including a drug examination whenever requested by ******** ******; and if employed, i agree to abide by all present and subsequently issued personnel policies and rules of the hospital.
"hmmmm and that's the way it is in a no right to work state"
Here in West Virginia, all the applications I have signed have had statements to that effect on them, so if I hadn't signed, I would probably not have gotten any work. I am also a whistleblower who was falsely accused of wrongdoing, terminated, and reported to the state board of nursing. It has been 6 months, and no decision has been made on the report, but I was uncontested for unemployment checks. My license is supposed to be unencumbered, but when I applied for another job, I was not able to get it, because the state board reported the investigation.
So I guess it doesn't matter how short staffed nursing facilities are, they are still picky if they want to be.
I have been in that situation here in Minnesota. I was recently fired from a job with no explanation. The first couple of weeks I spent all my time racking my brain trying to figure out what I did wrong and questioning my nursing ability. After that I just got back on track and now have a job that pays more than the one I got fired from. It can be a big blow to your confidence. I had no idea that when I was called into the supervisors office that she was going to hand me a dismissal letter. I was in a state of shock for a while. I would have preferred to have a reason, even if it was a stupid one. It turned out to be a blessing in disquise. I have a better paying job with less stress but sometimes I think back and try to come up with some logical reason for my dismissal.
nursevilla
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Here in West Virginia, all the applications I have signed have had statements to that effect on them, so if I hadn't signed, I would probably not have gotten any work. I am also a whistleblower who was falsely accused of wrongdoing, terminated, and reported to the state board of nursing. It has been 6 months, and no decision has been made on the report, but I was uncontested for unemployment checks. My license is supposed to be unencumbered, but when I applied for another job, I was not able to get it, because the state board reported the investigation.
So I guess it doesn't matter how short staffed nursing facilities are, they are still picky if they want to be.