Failed the Core Values Assessment?

[C-lion]

I am about to graduate from a BSN program. I was set on working at a particular hospital (and applied at a few of their locations). I have a good resume, but now apparently they won't even look at it b/c I failed their "core values asessment". They said I am free to re-apply in six months:/

There are other places I can apply, but they own the majority of hospitals in town. Has anyone else experienced this?

[barefoot_girl]

Wow. I took a chance and did a google search thinking I must be the only person to have failed this test ... Irony is I worked at Methodist some years back and have a strong resume and references including coworkers from Methodist and managers for whom I've worked. To add insult to injury, I have many years of experience in a field that is unique. So the recruiter did forward my resume because no one else with experience has applied. I have never received a call from the manager for an interview. So the job is still posted after six weeks of advertising. I was completely honest because I know my core values are based on integrity, compassion, and fairness. So much for that.

Sorry others have had the same experience but it seems Methodist would rather put faith in some most/least test than to review employee records, evaluations, or references. I am moving on though it has taken me a few weeks to get over the degrading and demoralizing feelings I experienced after my phone call with the recruiter who explained my ineligibility.

Sad, really, but hard to think I would have to lie to pass a test when that is contrary to my own core values.

[C-lion]

Hey barefoot_girl. So sorry that happened to you too. Do you think you could call the recruiter again and ask to come in? I know exactly how you feel, though, I started to think "maybe there is a reason I am not supposed to work there", but then again I don't usually put faith in "signs". I am not giving up quite yet, but is SO disheartening to know that even if a hospital NEEDS nurses (what I keep hearing from a friend of mine there), they remain rigid about these things.

[NurseBoy123]

I failed the core values test twice for Methodist. Even had an RN from there take it with me. She's been there over 20 years. Still failed it. What's the deal? I know their core values and I know that I'm a good nurse that would exemplify their core values.

It's making me feel like......

[Jattjatt]

Did you pass that core values assessment exam.

[C-lion]

Jattjatt, are you asking me? Yes, I worked elsewhere for 9 months, then retook the test and got a job there...been there for 2.5 years and am happy in my job:)