advice? asked to go home during shift

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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.

Specializes in critical care.
I'm not coming at you in a negative way, but I'd virtually guarantee you that you've been fired/dismissed/relieved (however you want to classify it) from this job. Keep in mind, while you are on orientation you can be dismissed for any reason and the Institution doesn't need to go through the copious amounts of red tape (like they would if you were off of orientation) to fire you.

I do agree with you on this. That said, simply telling her is, in fact, terminated, would be a nice thing to get around to rather than just being cowards and never saying anything.

Specializes in MICU, SICU, CICU.

The manager is investigating the alleged not following directions and she will need clearance from her director and HR before terminating him.

The manager is investigating the alleged not following directions and she will need clearance from her director and HR before terminating him.

Agree, I suspect the next step will be a letter of termination from HR.

I've never heard of such an orientation for an experienced nurse. Makes me think someone/s out a whole lot of time and effort to design it and expect it to be followed.

We had a nurse that had to be let go, it was really sad because he could just not process what we were trying to explain to him in regards to several issues. He was a nice guy and very intelligent so it felt lousy to let him go but it was like he heard a different language. And we just couldn't let him continue in the way he operated.

Specializes in Psych,LTC,.

HR might be happier since it's less work for them, not having to make sure all of their i's are dotted and t's are crossed in a dismissal. Hopefully you can leave the door open just a crack on this one. and do let them know you want to keep the door open a crack, and that you appreciate everything they've done for you.

I've never seen or heard of this happening but it doesn't sound too good to me. I would have to agree with the others who state to cut your losses & go. Sounds like this place has all kinds of management & communication issues.

As to taking the other pt., sounds like your intentions were good but it all backfired on you. Thing is, if you have some free time or feel like you could do more, there is ALWAYS going to be somebody who will welcome & appreciate help.

Sorry this happened to you-I know it has to hurt. My question is, do you really want to work in a place like that?

I've never heard of such an orientation for an experienced nurse. Makes me think someone/s out a whole lot of time and effort to design it and expect it to be followed.

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The clinical educator's rigid expectation that the orientation guidelines be followed even if they are better suited to a novice nurse may be part of the problem in this situation.

Specializes in MICU, SICU, CICU.
HR might be happier since it's less work for them, not having to make sure all of their i's are dotted and t's are crossed in a dismissal. Hopefully you can leave the door open just a crack on this one. and do let them know you want to keep the door open a crack, and that you appreciate everything

they've done for you.

I agree with this post but I would not thank them.

I would speak from a place of truth and honesty about the accusations. If I believed that the preceptor had orchestrated my termination I would say so. I would ask about if I am rehirable for the purpose of future background checks.

Specializes in MICU, SICU, CICU.

I wonder how it all played out.

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