I called to say I'd be late because my two horses escaped from my fence. I tore through the neighborhood trying to catch them before they reached the main road and became roadkill. Years after the fact I can laugh about it, but it was adrenaline-pu...
OP: Despite working in a high-volume ER, my breastfeeding co-worker was diligent about taking her breast pump breaks. I'm sure you can find a way to make it work. Certainly hope your husband steps up to the plate and is more supportive of you as y...
TrixieRN1 replied to TrixieRN1's topic in Job Hunt
I've been replying "yes" to the question "Have you ever been fired or asked to resign from a job?" when filling out on-line job apps because I was fired from my most recent job. I'm not going to lie about being fired. I think there's a good possibi...
TrixieRN1 replied to Phoenix2541's topic in Safety
Phoenix2541, I hope a better door of opportunity opens up for you soon. I was fired from my job not too long ago - allowed myself a little pity party, reflected on what happened, picked myself back up and am moving on. If it makes you feel any bett...
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HouTx, thank you for your words of advice/encouragement. What helped you through your challenge of being "involuntarily terminated"? I'm attending a job fair tomorrow and will see what pans out there. I'm a good nurse and I'm not giving up on fin...
I was fired from my most recent hospital job after less than six months' employment. I've answered "Yes" to on-line job applications that ask if I've ever been fired from a job. If the app has an area for explanation, I either reply "Not a good fit...
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@JustBeachyNurse: Thank you. I understand you in that regard. I plan to eliminate the Skills Summary in its entirety as it's covered under Professional Experience and is indeed redundant. I just want to make sure that I'm correct in understanding...
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@JustBeachy Nurse: Eliminate the Skills Summary and merge the Qualifications Summary into the Professional Experience section as a bulleted item? Thank you again for your help. Also, my seven years' total nursing experience breaks down to two year...
TrixieRN1 replied to TrixieRN1's topic in Job Hunt
@JustBeachyNurse: Are you suggesting that I should just bullet the content of the Qualifications Summary under Professional Experience? Thank you for your input.
Fired from ED after working less than six months there. Prior to that had 20 months RN experience working at a magnet hospital. Also five years LPN experience at outpatient clinic and doctor's ofc. Per recommendations from prior posts, I've re-form...