Ever accepted a job you knew was a mistake?

caliotter3 · Dec 14, 2014

Yes. However, beggars can not be choosers. You learn to be extra careful at such places and continue to seek better employment while praying a good deal of the time.

ktwlpn, LPN · Dec 14, 2014

Sure did....and HATED IT. Luckily for me it was a PRN position. I worked the initial 5 shifts of orientation I had agreed to.I knew I made a mistake when no-one else showed up to work with me on my SECOND shift. On my third shift the DOH arrived. The place was so short staffed the DON would come in and work night shift. I got NO training at all. No-one bothered to show me the panic buttons so I accidently hit one with my knee-when the state was there. I had a lot of applications floating around and got a call from my dream job during that week. I left on good terms, I told them I would let them know when I would be available again and never called them back.As I said it was PRN and at that time they did not guarantee any shifts or hold the PRN staff to any obligations.

Keep looking....

RunBabyRN · Dec 14, 2014

Yes, I started working at a SNF. I burned out after two months and crying about 5 times per shift.

CT Pixie, BSN, RN · Dec 14, 2014

Never as an LPN or RN but I did as a CNA. My radar was going off when I went in for an interview. Should have listened. I lasted about 2 weeks and punched out for my last shift. It may be unprofessional how I quit, I called and left message as soon as I got home for the DNS (this was before email even existed). I wouldn't even go back for my last check. I left a messge to mail it to me.

The place was horrid. Patients being neglected by both nurses and CNAs. Things that in my opinion bordered on abuse. I was NOT going to be a part of that. I did make a report to the State DPH and the facility did get nailed with many, many violations. They cleaned up their act but then got dinged again several times. Was around a year or so after I made my complaint that they shut their doors.

BSNbeauty, BSN, RN · Dec 15, 2014

Oh yes, a couple of times....

Long Term Care Columnist / Guide · Dec 15, 2014

Twice. Both times I was lured by the promise of high wages and better benefits, and both times I lasted less than six months. Never again.

RNperdiem, RN · Dec 15, 2014

"Mistake" would be putting it strongly, but as a new grad in a slow economy I knew I didn't have the luxury of being picky.

The job was no picnic, and could have been worse. I worked my one year for experience and left on good terms.

Along the way I did learn nursing survival skills and will always have the job to compare with other Nursing Jobs.

Right now, my job is very good in comparision. I eat lunch every day I work, I leave on time and have a workload I can manage.

Lucky724 · Dec 15, 2014

I had a feeling the Director wasn't being 100% upfront but I asked a lot of questions and they were answered..after accepting the position (which starts today) I was still feeling like something wasn't right..Now there is a "bait and switch" beginning to take place on their part about taking call, territory I will work, etc. all of which came about after my acceptance and within the past few days. Because it was via email and over the weekend there was no one that would respond (which was interesting since the Director was sending emails).....I have no choice but to start because I can't afford not to work and unfortunately I did have another offer that I declined for this one. I did contact the other job I declined (right or wrong) to see if there was still a possibility of that position..I basically said in the voice mail I left that I had given it some more thought and was hasty is declining and was hopeful there was still a possibility..since it's been less than a week since all this began I'm hopeful there is a chance. I've been kicking myself for days over this...just another lesson in the value of listening to our "gut instincts" -

abc123RN · Dec 15, 2014

Once, I worked 2 day shifts orientation in LTC, the 3rd orientation was at night. The off going shift handed me some forms and a list of duties. No other nurses for that shift, only 2 CNAs. Oh and the list of duties was empty the trash and mop the resident's rooms on top of the assessments, treatments and med passes. 60 bed facility. I got home after that shift, called the DNS and quit, just not safe for the resident's or staff there.

advsmuch08 · Dec 16, 2014

I knew in my heart this wasn't a job for me. There were red flags but I rationalized everything away. As soon as I started I saw why there was such high turnover. On a positive note, it gave me experience, gave me a chance to improve on time management, and pretty much any floor would be easier than that. I tried to stick it out for a year but didn't quite make it.

canigraduate · Dec 16, 2014

Yup. I had that feeling before I was through corporate orientation, but I let it slide. Learned my lesson from that and it won't happen again!!