grossly misleading interview

[keepswimming]

well i had a fantastic interview, the manager actually said "you have the position, now go enjoy your pinning and focus on the nclex, we'll hold this spot for you until you have your license but you need to wait for HR to call you to give you the official good news." and lo and behold HR called yesterday evening and BAM - no job for me. i think i'd be able to handle it better if the manager hadn't said that, but i'm so discouraged now. we only have 1 hospital here and i can't relocate right now. i know i'll find something, and it'll work out, but this is just such a heart breaking way to start the day.

[keepswimming]

well i called HR this morning to try to find out what really happened, she was very apologetic and was horrified that the manager did that. apparently the manager thought they had 3 positions, but they only had 2 and the other people hired were internal transfers. she said they're actually working on getting a new position made for me b/c they do want me to work for them and will call me as soon as that comes available, but in the mean time she set me up for an interview for a different floor and said she'd speak w/ the manager that made me the offer and make sure that no other managers do that. so maybe all this frustration will help get me a better job on another floor, maybe not, but at least i know what happened.

[racing-mom4, BSN, RN]

Wow does that ever suck...sounds like they are doing their best to rectify this situation though.

Best to stay in good graces with them---as they are I am sure not only embarrassed on what they did but also got in some trouble (hiring mgr that is) so you dont want them to think you are angry with them or else they would really not hire you. Make sure you let them know you understand mistakes happen, and you will be interested in hearing off all opportunities at their facility. Also keep them up to date on your world right now, when you get a test date for Nclex, get ahold of HR and let them know, act like your already part of the team and they will continue to work hard to find you a job.

Best of luck!!!

[llg, PhD, RN]

I agree. It sounds as if the hospital is admitting it's mistake and trying to fix it. That's the best you can hope for. People make mistakes. That happens. At least they are being honest and open about it -- a characteristic of a good place to work. Someday, YOU will make a mistake and you will want people to be understanding and forgive you. Now you have to be the one to do the forgiving and hope for the best.

Good luck to you.

[jjjoy, LPN]

Good for you for following up on it instead of just sinking into depression and figuring it was all over!!!!