novice struggles

[hopern84]

So I need some advice. I am still a novice nurse. I quit my first job after only a few months. I quit my job because I was bullied and hazed. It was the worst job I think I will ever have for the rest of my life. People were nasty and stole my lunch and would never answer any of my questions without rolling there eyes or being nasty. Management never backed up employees and we were all replaceable.

Moving forward- Recently I interviewed at a wonderful facility that I would love to work for. When asked about my last job and only being there a few months I simply said that the nurses on the floor didn't give much support and my orientation was only a few weeks. I asked if I resigned or quit. I explained that I resigned.

I had one interview with a nurse manager and then a week later another interview with the hiring manager who told me HR would be in touch. However HR was not in touch. I spent hours so upset over this today. To have this opportunity would mean the world to me. I called the hiring manager and left a voicemail and informed that HR has not been in touch as of yet. I really do not know what to do. I need a new hospital job. I want to grow as a new nurse and all i wanted was some support. I feel that I can't get over all the damage of my last job because it is hindering my ability to get a new job now.

What do I do? Do I give up on this wonderful facility? Does it ever get better? Will another hospital ever take a chance on me? Or do I lie and say I have no experience. My heart is breaking. I felt as a nurse I could evolve and grow and I'd have job stability. Now I'm scared and feel so unstable and have loans to pay back and home care just isn't cutting it for me. Please give me some ideas or help me with advice.

[Swellz]

Some hospitals have a long hiring process and some HRs don't call you back if they aren't interested in you. There's no way for you to know at this point and you've done everything you can. If you really want another hospital job, you should be applying elsewhere. Best case scenario you hear back from your dream hospital and have to cancel new interviews. Worst case scenario they don't hire you but you've already started applying to new jobs.

[Shelly0928, BSN, RN]

Hopern84,

I would absolutely NOT omit your first job- what if you get hired somewhere and come across someone you used to work with? If your employer found out you falsified your application, you could be terminated on the spot. Dishonesty could harm you deeply.

Apply, apply, apply...apply to jobs/specialties you never thought you'd be interested in...

I am currently on the hunt for a new job in a new town and I have years of experience, and am disappointed at how slow the process can be sometimes. I am trying to be patient, and it is very difficult!

Hang in there.