Fired!

[LandD_RN_chica]

So I started on a L&D unit a few months ago. My dream job. I was never given a fair chance because all the nurses hated me. Instead of telling me things and teaching me things while on orientation, they would go to management anytime I did anything wrong. I wasnt given a preceptor who was trained. I was with a different person everytime. It was ridiculous. The union said if i really wanted to i could get my job back because they did so many things wrong, but i dont want it. I was miserable. It was so bad that even patients complained to management that the nurses were so mean to me. The educator of the unit disciplined me. They admitted the unit was toxic and not conducive to learning right in front of the vp of the union. I can't do anything about it because they prevented me from being in the union by extending my probation period. And the list goes on...Anyway I was let go. On ridiculous grounds. Things that weren't even true were put in my discipline paper that I refused to sign. They did so many things wrong. Anyway my question is should I use this job on my résumé. I really want to work in L&D or something around that field and this is my only experience in that specialty. How do I explain what happened? I have 2 years experience in another specialty and kept my job at the hospital per diem just in case and was able to pick up hours for now. But I have an interview coming up where I listed this job. I really want this job. I feel Im meant to be in this field. It truly is where my heart is in nursing, but the question is How do I explain it?

[LandD_RN_chica]

Thanks ladies. I'm still searching and still working per diem at my old place. Have my feelers out and hoping something works out. Waiting on a few interviews to be set up. *fingers crossed* *prayers being said* I need insurance for myself and my children in a bad way!

[ToothFairy(5)]

Sending prayers and well wishes your way.

[hope3456, ASN, RN]

I would like to know exactly what employers are looking for when doing reference checks and how much weight they place on them. i think sometimes they are just verifying where you worked. I mean turnover is relatively high among nurse managers and nurses in my locale. when they call a previous place of employment chances are good that the mgr you worked under is not there anymore. Some hospitals are so huge that i dont see how they can keep that accurate of records on all their previous employees. Heck I got fired by a manager who herself got fired 2 months later. There are always 2 sides to the story and if the previous job was working out then why would you be looking for a new one?

I was also in a job where I was asked to "seek other employment and then give resignation." I totally admit I did not fit in with that group of nurses. That NM wanted me gone and she also didnt want to fire me because she knew i would be able to collect unemployment. So was she going to give me a bad reference? Anyway the job I have now I feel is a much better fit and I have been there 2 years. So just because a previous job didn't work out - doesn't exactly mean it should be the end of the road. And like was stated before nurses often have to quit in order to protect their license.

[LandD_RN_chica]

I know it's been a long time but just wanted to update all my well wishers and prayers and let you know I love my new job. Started in September. Still working with moms and babies. Love my coworkers. Still per diem at my original job. It's great! Thanks to all for your words of advice and encouragement. It definitely helped me get where I am today! ❤

[Debilpn23]

I know it's been a long time but just wanted to update all my well wishers and prayers and let you know I love my new job. Started in September. Still working with moms and babies. Love my coworkers. Still per diem at my original job. It's great! Thanks to all for your words of advice and encouragement. It definitely helped me get where I am today! ❤

So glad things are going well

[LandD_RN_chica]

So glad things are going well

Thanks :) hope all is well with you as well.

[hope3456, ASN, RN]

Just curious Chica - did you tell your current employer what happened or did they ask about previous employment?

Congratulations!

[LandD_RN_chica]

Just curious Chica - did you tell your current employer what happened or did they ask about previous employment?

Congratulations!

Thank you and I did tell them because I kind of needed that experience for my current job, even though it wasn't a lot of time. I told them that the environment was not conducive to learning and that I learned what kind of nurse I did not want to be. You can't bash the old job, but tell them something and spin it to a positive about how it has helped you grow as a nurse and what you learned from it.