Fired

[Blades]

Just got fired with in my 90 day probation periord. have been nursing for 7+ years with a couple years break....how in the world do i get another job in nursing?

Thanks

[Virgo_RN, BSN, RN]

No advice, but sorry.

[SuperStockRN]

It would likely depend on the nature of your firing? Since it was within the 90 days you might me able to "omit" it, or if it is something like going into OR when you really wanted to be in ER, perhaps it would be a good interview point that they would ask you about...

Were you out of the profession for any length of time?

I know you probably want to keep the details private, but it is kind of hard to help if no one knows a little more...

Would love to help!

[Blades]

i was always an ICU/ER RN, went to home care, quit for a couple years to do something i always wanted to do but need to return for financial reasons. i returned with the plan (idea of dir of nursing) to do 5-6 months in Med/Surg and then transfer back into the unit. but i didn't make it through probation. the supervisor thought i lied about giving a patient a med. I truley thought i had given the med but it was found in the room (after 10 hours!) I'll admit i messed up but she fired me cuz she says she thinks i lied..because i said i really though i gave it. Of course i said i must have screwwed up because the meds were handed to me the next day.

How does one put that on a resume

from California

[ukstudent]

Omit it from your resume, take a refresher course and apply for ICU in another hospital. Good luck.

P.S. Only sign off meds as given after you have seen the pt take them.

[Dunno?]

If the employers sees that you lied in your resume and employment application, there might be some issues..

[nialloh, RN]

I would advise not to omit..A background check would reveal your employment history if the employer decides to run one...If the employers sees that you lied in your resume and employment application, there might be some issues..

I have to agree, don't omit. Every one makes mistakes, and this is the information age. It is much easier to find out things about people.

[Simba&NalasMom, LPN]

On a resume, I don't think reasons for leaving need to be included. You are, however, expected to be truthful on your application. Remember that you can phrase the situation in a more positive light than "I got fired because I was accused of lying about a med." Here is a quote from a resume advice site I found:

First, you need to face this head-on and write a cleverly worded cover letter that addresses the "communication problems" in as positive manner as possible without slamming your former boss (even though he sounds like he deserves it). When the prospective employer contacts your past employer, there won't be any surprises. [At this point I would also add what I learned from the experience and point out that it occured during the probationary period].

Second, dazzle the prospective employer with everything you have in the interview (don't load the resume so much that you have nothing new to offer in the interview). Once they see how fantastic you are, the words of a former employer will not carry as much weight. Again, be straightforward without being bitter or negative.

http://www.cvtips.com/career_advice_forum/fired-how-to-respond-to-quotreason-for-leaving-quot-vt640.html

I've been an LPN for a few years now and am sad to say I have been terminated from a position and it is never easy. I know what you are feeling and going through. There is SO MUCH good news in your situation, though. You didn't cause major harm to your patient and it was still within your probationary period. Really, it just comes down to the fact that you and your manager were not a good fit. That happens all the time in every facility. And I can almost guarantee that from now on you will be hypervigilant when passing meds. This is such a cliche in nursing, but I will use it anyway: "Learning experience." Take that with you when you are applying for other jobs. Since you've been out of the field for a couple years, you may consider looking for a new-grad position which includes an extensive preceptorship. Be very candid about this when communicating with prospective employers. Apply everywhere that interests you, and remember that you are not the only being interviewed. Be patient; sometimes it takes time, even with a shortage, to land a job that will be a good fit. But do remember, that you are still in demand and there IS work out there for you.

Best wishes to you. Keep your chin up. YOU WILL BE FINE. :balloons:

[CHATSDALE]

bad things happen

this is fixable..many people have lost their jobs so you have some sympathy out there

cover your previous years of nursing get letters of recommendation if you can..

check with any people you have worked with over the years..they can recommend you at the place that they are corrently employed. tell you of places where they have left and give you the 'low down'

as for them handing you the meds :did they hand you meds to give to patients..that is so not acceptable

[SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN]

I'd just omit it.

[SaderNurse05, BSN, RN]

Does it count as being fired? I thought the point of a probationary period was for both employer and employee to see if they wanted to make it permanent. Sorry you are going through this.

[ZootRN]

I was under impression that being terminated during probationary period is not really "fired" since you were not a permanent employee yet.