Absolutely FURIOUS!!!!

[AngelfireRN]

Hey, guys, I need some serious calming down.

A lot of y'all remember the thread "All is not well in the kingdom", where I talked about the horrible job and subsequent termination I had had.

I had a very promising interview Tuesday, and gave the name and home phone number of an NP that I had worked with at that clinic as a reference. The reference called me last night.

Apparently, when my potential new boss called, NP was in a room. A med tech intercepted the call, told the lady that all I did was get on people's nerves. She then told her that she did not need to speak to NP, to call the OM at the oher clinic, and hung up on her.

Well, NP DID speak to my potential new boss, and said that she was asking about me getting on people's nerves! She said that she told my PNB (potential new boss) that I did NOT, and gave me a good reference.

I am so steamed about this, I mean, this could cost me the job! I called OM and demanded that I get both an apology and a recantation, either by phone or by mail. I told her I was considering a lawsuit for slander, and should this impede my new job, I WOULD be seeing my lawyer. She agreed that the tech had no business doing what she did. She said she would handle it, and get back with me.

What do y'all think? Was I overreacting? What would you do? Thanks.

[Wishinonastar, BSN]

I think references and calling/giving/asking for them is an issue that affects everyone. If you don't want to read the new posts, don't read them. Employment is something we ALL have in common and it is not only important, it is the only reason we are nurses- because we work as nurses.:argue: Everyone has the right to have their say whether anyone reads it or not.

[coffee4metech]

I agree this has been resolved lets move on , congrats on the job!!!!!

[Batman24]

Thanks again, all. I have good news! I went on another interview today, and it went quite well. The doc is only now considering hiring an NP, and after our chat, he said he was 90% sure he wanted one now. I offered to work as an RN for him until I get certified, and also because I have one more semester to go for my FNP (have completed ACNP classes, sit exam next month), and also because I have lots to learn about his specialty. He seemed to like the fact that I offered that option, was willing to take call, see hospital pts, and do the H&Ps. I never minded doing nursey stuff at the old clinic, like shots, blood draws, vitals, etc. I even learned to run the lab equipment.

That was part of the beef between me and Doc, she would alternately praise me for knowing how to do things, TELL me to do things :"Why don't you draw his blood?", or lambast me for doing it, "I need you doing NP stuff!"

Oh, well, it's the past now. At least I know I CAN do it and that the nurses at my new place might appreciate the fact that I'm NOT all uppity and think it's beneath me. The doc I interviewed with said that, in his opinion, wherever I landed, be it there or elsewhere, he thought I would be a great asset, that he could tell by talking to me. I'll take that as a positive sign.

Thanks again all, I think it'll be OK. I really appreciate all this, I want y'all to know.

Ohhh...I pray you get it!! This sounds like a great match for all involved. I'd rather you not have to take the other job but it's always nice to have options. At the very least this should give your confidence a boost and we can all use that sometimes. I have no doubt you'll be an asset wherever you go. :)

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

What might be important to one poster, might not be to another poster. That's why there are a gazillion threads (or maybe more - lol). So, if you find yourself in a thread that you find uninteresting you have many more to choose from.

[AngelfireRN, MSN, RN, APRN]

Thanks, trauma,Batman, and cxg.

For the others, it's a free site, why not start threads about what YOU consider of interest. I may think it's interesting, too, but if I don't, I certainly won't ask the mods to close it, just because I don't agree with or am weary of the content. That was low.

I got a job today!!!!!!!!!! My father's cardiologist hired me on the spot when I went with Daddy for his checkup. I had precepted with him and he had wanted to hire me then, and seeing me jogged his mind. As soon as I pass boards, I walk in! Yay!!! Thanks again, all!!!!!!!!!

[elthia]

congratulations, I'm happy for you!!!

[Batman24]

Congrats!!

[Mookie427]

Congrats.. but nail the asses of the hospital and the one that slandered you.

[Wishinonastar, BSN]

That is terrific news. If you worked with him before it should be comfortable for you. You deserve it after all this stress. Maybe you can put it all behind you, or if you feel a legal complaint is in order, go for it.

[nursescallshots]

The organization you once worked for should have the Med Tech removed from her position to protect themselves from a lawsuit --- which is inevitable. The med tech is a serious problem. Go all the way, even if you do get the job. Behavior, such as described, is untenible!:nono:

[debragan]

It was my understanding that nowadays, all a former employer could say was yes this person worked here from this date to that and they were allowed if asked "would you rehire this person." That is the way it is in Georgia anyway. Sorry that was a crappy thing for someone to do. Hope you get the job.

Debbie Ragan

[nursescallshots]

Human resourses is supposed to disclose date of start and end date of employee. If they are asked, they may state whether the employee is allowed to be rehired. If the Med tech keeps her position, the organization becomes responsible for the consequences/behavior of the med tech. This is a serious issue. :thnkg::thnkg::thnkg: The organization would be wise to let the med tech go.