Experienced nurse turned down several times..

[kmek30]

Hello, I'm an experienced nurse, I am trying to work at a hospital that's closer to my house, I've interviewed at 5 different hospitals and been turned down after feeling like the interview went well. I never got a reason and am just frustrated. I have another interview coming up this week for a progressive care unit position that I really want but now I'm discouraged from being turned down so much. I have 7 years lpn and 4 years rn as well as a bachelors, I don't know what else I can do to prove I'm a good candidate anyone on here have any advice.

[klone, MSN, RN]

On 6/25/2019 at 8:06 PM, AutumnApple said:

What I mean is, these HR people have quotas to fill. They have to interview at least "X" amt. of people before finalizing their decision on who to hire, have to prove they interviewed a diverse population..........etc etc.

Generally speaking, this is not accurate. HR typically doesn't have quotas or a set number of people they "have to" interview, with the possible exception of senior leadership roles where the board of directors is requiring it. Most frontline staff interviews are conducted by the department manager, not HR.

[K+MgSO4, BSN]

2 minutes ago, klone said:

Generally speaking, this is not accurate. HR typically doesn't have quotas or a set number of people they "have to" interview, with the possible exception of senior leadership roles where the board of directors is requiring it. Most frontline staff interviews are conducted by the department manager, not HR.

Exactly true for me as well. I am ruthless with reviewing CVs and cover letters and rarely interview more than 2 or 3, and if I don't offer them the job but they are good then I will refer them to the pool manager.

[klone, MSN, RN]

On 6/26/2019 at 2:32 PM, Leader25 said:

I think that would be illegal,they can only verify dates of employment.

No, not illegal.

[FallingInPlace, ADN, BSN, RN]

Congratulations!