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I had a few interviews for a job that I really really want. During the interview process I quit my previous job because it was dangerous for me and my patients and I did not feel safe. At my last interview, I did not inform the potential employers that I quit because they did not ask me any questions that required me to disclose it, and I stupidly thought it would make me look bad to bring it up.

About a week ago they called and said they were doing a background check, and found out I quit my job. I explained that I quit during the interview and they sounded okay with it. Now it's been a week and I still haven't heard back. I am so worried.

I am a new nurse and I already quit 2 Nursing Jobs because both ended up being dangerous to me and/or my patients. Both jobs were "revolving doors" where pretty much everyone quit after they found something better or if they had family support. I have family support but I feel extremely discouraged.

I feel like given my job hopping history, the only jobs I will be considered for are other dangerous jobs, rather than stable employers, and I am planning to change professions if this job doesn't work out.

Will i I be rejected from this job for quitting my last job?

Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
While not all places consider your experience as an LPN/LVN, it should be listed on your resume.

A resume doesn't just include positions/jobs you held that you are applying for. It should include your complete employment history.

Yes you would put down your LPN/LVN history regardless of the position you are applying for. Whether they ask about it or not, it should be listed (even for people who don't have a job or two they were only at for a little while). My resume includes my LPN job history as well as a job I've held for close to 2 decades that isn't related to nursing.

Well of course I would state that I was an LVN but most RN applications or residency programs don't inquire about previous jobs that aren't for the job you are applying for.

Specializes in OB-Gyn/Primary Care/Ambulatory Leadership.
While not all places consider your experience as an LPN/LVN, it should be listed on your resume.

A resume doesn't just include positions/jobs you held that you are applying for. It should include your complete employment history.

Yes you would put down your LPN/LVN history regardless of the position you are applying for. Whether they ask about it or not, it should be listed (even for people who don't have a job or two they were only at for a little while). My resume includes my LPN job history as well as a job I've held for close to 2 decades that isn't related to nursing.

I have never put non-nursing jobs on my nursing resume (i.e. for all intents and purposes, my work history began when I graduated from nursing school, even though I had a few careers before I became a nurse). It has never hindered me, and I've never been asked what I did before I went to nursing school.

Specializes in AGNP.

You may not put non-nursing jobs on your résumé but on the job application or background check they ask for the last 5-10 years of employment. They also ask for a reason for any gaps in employment.

Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

Well agree to disagree. I also haven't always used my resume because places don't always ask for it.

Specializes in OB-Gyn/Primary Care/Ambulatory Leadership.
You may not put non-nursing jobs on your résumé but on the job application or background check they ask for the last 5-10 years of employment. They also ask for a reason for any gaps in employment.

Apparently not always, because I was able to get a new grad nursing job with no work experience listed, and another nursing job with only one 4-year nursing job listed.

Why would someone hire you if you've jumped around so much? We interviewed someone recently with the exact same work history. 8 mins in one place, and 6 in another. It makes it look like you didn't even make it off orientation.

It is expensive and VERY time consuming to train someone. No manager is going to want to take the time and money to train someone who is just going to leave in 6 months. They would rather train someone who is going to stick around.

Why would someone hire you if you've jumped around so much? We interviewed someone recently with the exact same work history. 8 mins in one place, and 6 in another. It makes it look like you didn't even make it off orientation.

It is expensive and VERY time consuming to train someone. No manager is going to want to take the time and money to train someone who is just going to leave in 6 months. They would rather train someone who is going to stick around.

that I know

basically I should just go after a new career.

Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
that I know

basically I should just go after a new career.

Clearly you & me both.

Specializes in HH, Peds, Rehab, Clinical.
I have read before (on here) that they don't take into account your LVN history. I guess it depends on the employer. Some ask & some don't.

I wouldn't see why they would ask. If I put down I'm applying for an RN position, I'm a new grad. Yes I have nursing experience but not in an RN capacity. Would I put down my former jobs on my resume or application? No. Because I'm no longer an LVN but a new grad RN.

Oh boy. Seriously? You plan to leave off your LPN experience when it comes time to apply for RN positions? The field is SO competitive, you are going to want to be throwing that nursing experience around! Your naivete is pretty startling---and not in a good way.

Specializes in HH, Peds, Rehab, Clinical.
Honestly I don't think she is in as dire of a situation as you are making it out to be.

All she needs to do is say that she got pregnant and started nursing school. That is a good enough reason for leaving a job. Some employers will not mind, and some will, but they will not count her LVN experience as RN experience. She will also be competing with a ton of 20 somethings that have only worked at Dairy Queen or something and at least she has some medical experience rather than none.

And then they will look at her age and think "hmmmm, she looks to be under 45---she might want to get pregnant again and hey, that's a good enough reason to quit a job, she's said so herself!" Do you REALLY think that makes her marketable to employers?

Specializes in HH, Peds, Rehab, Clinical.
Well of course I would state that I was an LVN but most RN applications or residency programs don't inquire about previous jobs that aren't for the job you are applying for.

Um, how many RN applications have you completed? Every one I've done has asked for ALL previous employment. Respectfully, you do not know what you're speaking about on this topic.

Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.
that I know

basically I should just go after a new career.

Wait a minute. Less than two weeks ago, you were planning to go to NP school and work in Public Health...... https://allnurses.com/public-community-health/new-grad-in-978963.html#post8399444

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