Fired status changed to Resignation / No Rehire Status

[nottheproblem]

I was fired but contested it and allowed to resign but given a no rehire status. It was not patient related at all. I had worked there for a decade with a perfect record. I have been out a few years and was going to make an attempt to get back in. I was out for so long actually to care for family and completely unrelated to what happened at work.

The CON told me everything including my 'no rehire status" was confidential.

I know I have to be completely honest if asked why I left the hospital or asked about rehire status. My questions are first anyones opinion considering how long I have been out what my best route to get back in would be? I have multiple people who would give me good references. Also, does the fact I was allowed to resign instead of being fired say something more positive about how the employer views me? Would the no rehire status alone put me out of ever getting a job in nursing again? I have 22 years consistent working experience. I have never been in this position before and even though it has been a while it still has an effect on me.

I wish I could shake this feeling of being a failure and embarrassed about it. If I could keep from having to bring it up I would but know I won't get out of it.

I would love anyone willing to give some advice and input. Thanks!

[caliotter3]

Stop focusing on the circumstances of your previous departure. Doggedly apply to new positions and you will eventually be hired just like anyone who does not give up on finding a new job.

[Sour Lemon]

2 hours ago, nottheproblem said:

I was fired but contested it and allowed to resign but given a no rehire status. It was not patient related at all. I had worked there for a decade with a perfect record. I have been out a few years and was going to make an attempt to get back in. I was out for so long actually to care for family and completely unrelated to what happened at work.

The CON told me everything including my 'no rehire status" was confidential.

I know I have to be completely honest if asked why I left the hospital or asked about rehire status. My questions are first anyones opinion considering how long I have been out what my best route to get back in would be? I have multiple people who would give me good references. Also, does the fact I was allowed to resign instead of being fired say something more positive about how the employer views me? Would the no rehire status alone put me out of ever getting a job in nursing again? I have 22 years consistent working experience. I have never been in this position before and even though it has been a while it still has an effect on me.

I wish I could shake this feeling of being a failure and embarrassed about it. If I could keep from having to bring it up I would but know I won't get out of it.

I would love anyone willing to give some advice and input. Thanks!

Not every job works out. With 22 years of experience and good references, I can't image that someone wouldn't give you a chance. I would avoid over-explaining your prior resignation.

Heads up though, it's not a great time to look for work right now in a lot of markets, so don't be discouraged by a lack of immediate results.

[nottheproblem]

Thanks for the input. I am not looking right now because my family life is still not where I can make any moves. I was interested in what people might say since pandemic.

For any who may have read this post who might have been in similar position I wanted to say those feelings of failure did fade away.

My choice would be to not go back jnto nursing. Not for what happened to me but the burn out I experienced and could not seei myself working until I retired in it. Just a toxic environment.

However, never say never considering you never know what life will throw at you and I might be in a position of really needing to get back in it. I will just know full well what I am getting myself back into.

I hope if anything good comes out of this pandemic it will be a change in the pervasive toxic working environments nurses deal with so often. Sadly, I doubt it.

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[caliotter3]

When good and unemployed one time I found I could not get a job until I went back to applying for nursing work. The interviews would get very awkward when they dug in on trying to find out why anyone with a nursing license would look for anything else in general, and why I, with a nursing license, would look for anything else, specifically. No one would hire me for those jobs.

[nottheproblem]

Thanks for the input and I could see where that would be the case. I just think it’s going to be hard either way for me. I am going to have that awkward conversation explaining my situation. However, if it comes to having to get back in it then all I can do is be honest and try. If I don”t get hired then at least I tried and will have to figure something else out. What that would be in this economy now or in forseeable future is scary. It is for a lot of people right now and I am just thankful that I have roof over my head and food stocked up. I feel so sorry for people that are in long lines for food right now because they are out of work. Very sad.