Being let go...

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Specializes in General Internal Medicine, ICU.

Hi guys,

I need some advice.

So I am a new grad. Got my first job at a rural site (which, probably was a mistake, thinking back). I didn't do well in orientation, as the site that I was at has next to nothing in terms of resources for orientating new grads. I was just overwhelmed and wasn't really able to learn as quickly as expected. I made some mistakes that I shouldn't've, and my skills are rusty at best (it's been over half a year since I did ANY nursing skills)...so surprise surprise, my manager pulled me in today and basically told me that I wasn't living up to the pace of the place (and it is FAST), and therefore she'd be letting me go. She was nice about it, and is still going to pay me til mid November but after that I'm on my own.

There is a hospital in the city nearby, and I'm thinking of getting a job there...my question is, how do I sell myself up? It's not exactly...impressive to have worked for one month at a site and then "fired" from it. Anybody have any experience/advice for me would be good. I just dont' know what to do now!

P.S: if it helps, I didn't burn any bridges. I asked my manager what she would say in a reference, and I have asked her to look over my new resumes and cover letters.

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if your manager will give you a good reference, then i'd just say "there wasn't really an adequate orientation for new grads". I think that's pretty understandable.

otherwise, I'd just leave it off my application/resume altogether.

good luck!

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Specializes in General Internal Medicine, ICU.

My manager is going to say that I have potential, but there just wasn't enough resources to properly orientate me...I don't know if that's a good or bad reference. It doesn't really say much either way.

And I'd like to leave it off my resume, but I work in an area of the country where 95% of the hospital is connected to one big health network...so it will be on my record.

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Specializes in geriatrics.

If you've only been there a month, you could honestly say it wasn't the right fit. That happens often. Think about this as a learning experience. Or, leave it off your resume altogether.

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Specializes in ER, progressive care.

No shame in telling a potential employer that it wasn't "a right fit" or that the orientation for new grads was inadequate.

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