Did I screw myself over?

[MPKH, BSN, RN]

So I just has an interview for a RN position in a new hospital in the city that I'd like to move to, and overall, I felt that I had a great interview. However...

...when they asked me if I had anything to add regarding my resume/work history before they call my references, I told them that the reason that I left my first job was due to a lack of support/resources for new grads.

I feel like shooting myself in the foot after saying that, but what's been said has been said and I can't take it back. Realistically, do you guys think I just kissed a great opportunity good bye?

P.S: the only reason I told them that is because I know that when they call up the manager I put for reference for that job will tell them that things didn't work out because the site wasn't prepared with the staff and resources to train a new grad. At the time, I thought that being honest is the best policy, but I'm not so sure anymore.

Any thoughts?

[JBudd, MSN]

Depends on your audience. They may appreciate that you are looking out for yourself and being honest, or they may think you're a cry baby. No way to know until you get, or not, the job. IMO, honesty is the best policy. No excuses, no whining, ro ducking.

[itsnowornever, BSN, RN]

I think you did what was best. Had you not said anything who knows what the last job would have told them?!?!?! And then they would never have had YOUR side...so they woulda just believed the other place without your input.