Called the Nurse Manager

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I called the nurse manager this morning, I didn't expect her to answer but she did (!!!!) so I had to quickly gather myself and asked her about an update on my application. She said that HR should be contact me and to look on the Montefiore website (whats on the web?) What am I looking for she didn't say and she seemed as if she was in a rush. Im starting to think I didn't get it because wouldn't she have given me a better answer than that?

You're an adult. Tell your parents "Thanks, Mom and Dad, I got this," and respectfully decline to include them in your job search any more. You are too old for Daddy to get you a job. Get it on your own.[/quote']

Yes I know, try telling that to African parents. But anyway if I work there it would be temporary until I get my hospital job. So I would still be going on interviews and waiting for offers in the meantime. So I would only be stuck there until my offers come in. So if I'm only there for 2 weeks (shrugs shoulders) and get the offer i want, I would quit and not include it on my resume. Waiting just sucks you know?

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Honestly two weeks isn't long at all to wait for an answer. Four isn't out of line, either.[/quote']

I suppose so ***sigh*** I'll try and be patient. Reading articles on here are really keeping me sane lol

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Rehab.

I've generally waited about two to three weeks before hearing back with a job offer. My first job offered me the position on the spot and it was a terrible place to work. Desperation is not a good look (for the facility or for you). I know it's hard to be patient but don't call more than once a week.

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Specializes in adult psych, LTC/SNF, child psych.
Yes I know, try telling that to African parents. But anyway if I work there it would be temporary until I get my hospital job. So I would still be going on interviews and waiting for offers in the meantime. So I would only be stuck there until my offers come in. So if I'm only there for 2 weeks (shrugs shoulders) and get the offer i want, I would quit and not include it on my resume. Waiting just sucks you know?

If you only work somewhere for 2 weeks, what will you and that company gain? Heck, what would your dad gain? Sure you'd take the job he wanted, but how would he feel when you left it for your dream job? Don't take a job to satisfy your parents, especially if you intend to leave it as soon as you get a different job. You're not helping yourself or anyone else.

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If you only work somewhere for 2 weeks, what will you and that company gain? Heck, what would your dad gain? Sure you'd take the job he wanted, but how would he feel when you left it for your dream job? Don't take a job to satisfy your parents, especially if you intend to leave it as soon as you get a different job. You're not helping yourself or anyone else.

I know but I've told them this and they don't get it so there's nothing else I can say to them. Whatever happens after I leave is not my problem. Besides its only a part time position so it won't seem so bad if I leave for something better. Besides companies let people go all the time with no type of notice or remorse, so keeping that in mind I won't feel so bad when I leave.

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I've generally waited about two to three weeks before hearing back with a job offer. My first job offered me the position on the spot and it was a terrible place to work. Desperation is not a good look (for the facility or for you). I know it's hard to be patient but don't call more than once a week.

That seems to be the pattern (offered on the spot its usually not a good place to work). No worries I've only called once (it will be 2 weeks today). I'll try and be patient. I guess I just feel so close to getting a job after finally getting an interview so I'm just a little anxious.

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Specializes in NICU, PICU, PACU.

You must be pretty young. It really is not right to take a job and leave in 2 weeks. The unit hiring you is investing time and money to orient you. They also passed up someone who really wanted/needed a job. What if you get your " dream" job and it isn't all what you thought? And if your father is getting you this job, and you take it because he is "forcing" you, do you not care how that will make him look when you flounce out of there? Is this the only job you applied for? If so, as I have told my own kids, don't put all your eggs in one basket.

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You must be pretty young. It really is not right to take a job and leave in 2 weeks. The unit hiring you is investing time and money to orient you. They also passed up someone who really wanted/needed a job. What if you get your " dream" job and it isn't all what you thought? And if your father is getting you this job and you take it because he is "forcing" you, do you not care how that will make him look when you flounce out of there? Is this the only job you applied for? If so, as I have told my own kids, don't put all your eggs in one basket.[/quote']

I don't know why people are trying to convince me to take this job my dad works at. I'm NOT staying at a psych hospital it is NOT my dream. I've had clinical at a Psych hospital for 5 months (enough to know it is defiantly not what I want) and the unit I interviewed at (2 weeks ago) is defiantly my dream. I need experience with IVs and everything med surg and critical care related. Psych nursing is NOT for me. But if you feel so strongly about this you can give me your info and you can take the job (at the Psych place) yourself. My dad knows how it will look for him and I have already discussed this with him. He knows what my dreams are and supports them. He just doesn't want me to sit around waiting for an offer and who knows how long that could take? So he knows if I get the full time position I want I will drop this part time position at his hospital. I'm sure they will have no problem filling the spot, trust me. I'm also sure it is not the first time someone has quit and left. They will move on. BTW the place I interviewed at is not the only place I applied to, I'm not stupid.

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No need to be defiant. Did you mean "definite"?

And you don't get a bye for relying on spellchecker.

If you are going to do whatever the heck you want anyway, why did you ask that we waste our time giving you our advice?

Good luck.

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No need to be defiant. Did you mean "definite"? And you don't get a bye for relying on spellchecker. If you are going to do whatever the heck you want anyway why did you ask that we waste our time giving you our advice? Good luck.[/quote']

I'm using this on my iPhone and it auto corrected it, so calm down and don't be a spelling nazi. I think everyone got the point I was making. I needed advice for how long the waiting period between interview and offer was. That was the main thing. Others started asking questions about the other options and stating their opinions (which I did not need nor ask advice for). Please read the original post and do not jump down my throat when you don't have the back story.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.
I don't know why people are trying to convince me to take this job my dad works at. I'm NOT staying at a psych hospital it is NOT my dream. I've had clinical at a Psych hospital for 5 months (enough to know it is defiantly not what I want) and the unit I interviewed at (2 weeks ago) is defiantly my dream. I need experience with IVs and everything med surg and critical care related. Psych nursing is NOT for me. But if you feel so strongly about this you can give me your info and you can take the job (at the Psych place) yourself.

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Few points:

1.You may not get your "dream" job; and it may take you a few years to get said dream job; psych will give you a great foundation when you do get that job; many people have mental health issues and illness; it doesn't not go away when they are in the hospital, I'm sure you know that, however, just giving a gentle reminder. :yes:

2. IV skills are "tasky" and are the easiest to develop; the real nursing "skills" one must develop in becoming and expert nurse is assessment, nursing judgement and therapeutic communication; those skills can be honed successfully in psych, as well as psych can be an excellent building block unto other specialities in nursing.

As long as I have been in nursing; utilizing those therapeutic nursing tips I learned from mental health nursing have been very beneficial or pts, their families, as well as peers. ;)

My dad knows how it will look for him and I have already discussed this with him. He knows what my dreams are and supports them. He just doesn't want me to sit around waiting for an offer and who knows how long that could take? So he knows if I get the full time position I want I will drop this part time position at his hospital. I'm sure they will have no problem filling the spot, trust me. I'm also sure it is not the first time someone has quit and left. They will move on. BTW the place I interviewed at is not the only place I applied to, I'm not stupid.

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OK, as much as your father wants to help you, I am sure you per your posts you want to develop a great professional pattern, especially in nursing; nursing is a very "small world"; and staying that you would quit a job after two weeks promoted posters to advise you against doing this, because of this; best to heed the information at hand; it's worth considering listen to it; we know you are not stupid; inexperienced perhaps, but far from stupid.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.
I'm using this on my iPhone and it auto corrected it, so calm down and don't be a spelling nazi. I think everyone got the point I was making. I needed advice for how long the waiting period between interview and offer was. That was the main thing. Others started asking questions about the other options and stating their opinions (which I did not need nor ask advice for). Please read the original post and do not jump down my throat when you don't have the back story.

You asked in a forum designated for nurses; we are bound to ask additional questions; we assess; it a much larger "skill" we possess. :blink:

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