advice? asked to go home during shift

Nurses General Nursing

Published

hi, long time lurker, first time poster

I have been practicing as a RN for almost 5 years. I have achieved some success during my time and have also learned a lot from old mistakes and habits. From January to May, I was working a FT position and was also working a per-diem position in the hospital. I was going to be awarded employee of the month at my FT job. However, I received a new job offer in a lucrative position.

I had accepted a new job and was very thrilled to become a member of this institution. I felt with my present experience and hard work, I would be able to pass orientation and begin working on my own. Unfortunately, some things were not going well, specifically communication. Monday, I was asked to go home and that they would be in touch with me. I told them how much I wanted to stay but am realistic and understand I may not be asked to. I maintained my position at my old 2 jobs at a per diem and will begin reaching out to them for a FT gig asap. However, I am still hopeful in being called back to orientation. Is it possible they would entertain the idea and bring me back, should I send them an e-mail? idk, much uncertainty.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

What do you mean by "I was asked to go home and they'd be in touch with me"? Are you saying they fired you.....or you're not sure if they did?

Up Vote Up Vote ×

i do not believe i have been fired....yet. they pulled me in the office and stated it would be best if i were to go home. they stated they would speak with the head of the dept and get back to me by week's end. i asked them to be candid and to tell me if there was any chance i could return, but they spoke in generalities and stated just to wait. i have two per diems who always call me and i am booked to work the rest of the work, but i need the stability of a FT, so i will act fast. i hope to hear news, whether good or bad by Thursday, to provide closure. but what do u think? should

Up Vote Up Vote ×

should i email my manager and reiterate my desire to remain with them, or is this pretty much a done deal?

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in PCT, RN.

I think this depends on *why* you were asked to leave.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

they highlighted my lack of communication with my preceptor. it rubbed them the wrong way when i said i was gonna start an IV (i can not do so without my preceptor present) but i didn't mean it literally, i meant getting the supplies ready. i did not intend to do anything without her, i gathered supplies and waited for her. but it goes along the lines of not communicating well.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Just deleted my long reply as you were posting more details simultaneously.

Could go either way. Might want to work on your communication skills for whichever job you find yourself in. Best wishes.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

i think they stopped favoring me when I took a load of 4 patients rather than 3. but i thought it was a very light load of 4. but they want me to go by the book.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

thanks for the well wishes guys.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.
i think they stopped favoring me when I took a load of 4 patients rather than 3. but i thought it was a very light load of 4. but they want me to go by the book.

Is it possible that you're coming across as cocky and perhaps too quick to take on responsibility?

Up Vote Up Vote ×
but they want me to go by the book.

Why would you not go by the book? You are on orientation at a brand new job. It doesn't matter if you have experience or not. So there is more to this just a lack of communication.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

all very good points presented. and I will def keep in mind if not there at the other jobs, seriously.. but guys what do u think I should email?

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Add a Comment