I graduated in '99. I had 2 days of orientation. I worked 2 weekends a month for 2 months at a LTC facility. I was both thrown to the wolves and eaten alive. I was miserable. I realize it is completely MY FAULT for not starting at a more reputable place of employment with a orientation program. Hindsight is 20/20. At the same time my MIL was dx with CA and needed me to care for her 6yo son while she was ill. I quit, thinking when she was better I would get a better nursing job. I started selling successfully on ebay, and also discovered I LOVED being at home so didn't go back.
Now it is 2006, and I want to go back to work. I am finishing a refresher program. There is a job I would LOVE to get, WEO level I position with a great orientation program. I am working on the online application. I have NO idea what to put in the "reason for leaving last position" slot. I realize that I am already at risk for rejection and that it looks awful to have only given nursing 2 months. How should I answer this? Any other tips to help me get a 2nd chance at a nursing career?
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