I cannot find a way to contact or locate Group One.
Since I have left a bad job where the supervisors and nurse managers pretty much did what they wanted to you without any kind of controls (yikes!), I have some realistic concerns about what may have been reported about me.
I googled. I searched here.
I did find one post from to day that mentioned Group One, and I emailed that member.
But if someone out there knows how to find out "what they're sayin' about ya," I'd sure like to know about it. It probably ought to be included in a link someplace on this board.
Last year I was offered a position working in a clinic in a very distinct area in which I had absolutely no experience. Had also applied for other jobs at the same time. Went through several interviews in which the fact I had no relevant experience seemed to make no difference. Was supposed to be notified but wasn't. In the meantime, I'd been thinking if I really wanted to work such early hours and deal with a disease with such a poor prognosis and so much suffering on a daily basis. Afraid of burn out after a short time.
So, the day after I was supposed to hear from them and didn't, another job offer came in, and I accepted it. Ya know, a bird in the hand.........besides, both hours and pay were better.
Then the new job was not up to my expectations at all, and after several months, I quit and again applied to the first group. (Over 100 doctors involved). Suddenly there was silence. So I'd see an position I knew I was experienced and qualified for so I applied but never heard a word about an interview.
Finally, in a very nice, polite way I e-mailed the recruiter asking if they had a policy of not hiring someone who'd turned down a position with them, as I had applied again and again and heard nothing. And these were for positions I was far more qualified than the original job offered to me.
H.R. e-mailed me back, with no mention of any policy, just a reminder that just because you apply doesn't mean you will be interviewed, let alone hired.
I understand that, but considering the number of advertised positions that show up on their web site for months, that I have applied for and am totally qualified for, and yet I never hear a word - contrary to their behavior when I first applied and was inundated with offers, just has to make me think.....
Do y'all think this is a case of discrimination because I turned down a job offer or do you actually really believe I am suddenly not adequate for the positions listed?
And how the heck would I know? For all I know I could be on a list of 'do not hires', and have not a clue these kind of organizations exist, let alone what to do about finding out and how to stop this ridiculousness?
Any comments, suggestions, or advice? Should I just move to Katmandu and forget it? It really pisses me off that these kind of organizations exist against us, usually without our knowing it, but the kind of organization nurses need - to know what places to avoid like the plague don't exist.And if I did start a list, no doubt an attorney would be calling me at 7 am tomorrow morning to cry 'foul'.
Ya know, just when you think you've heard it all, something like this comes along and makes you shake your head at humanity. Dear God, is this what we've been reduced to???:angryfire :angryfire :angryfire
Could be a number of things. Most organizations are obligated to post positions even though they already have an internal applicant or transfer that they plan on hiring. I have turned down job offers and still been offered other postions in the same organization. I doubt that any recruiter would deliberately not call you for positions simply because you turned down a previous offer. Most of the time it seems that HR are just back-logged with applications - most have gone to computerized online applicantions. Are you not getting call-backs from anybody or just this organization? What strikes me is having quit your last job after a few months, don't know if you have had several jobs over the last few years - if you are not getting calls, my bet is that has more to do with it than anything.
Also, Group One only lists your employers notes, so you would have had to have something reported on you from a job you worked at (ie you called in on your two weeks notice, you were fired, etc..) Turning down a position would not be cause to report to Group One since you were never employed -- that's not what the organization is for. Some organizations will list you as not eligible for rehire to their organization but not necessarily place that in a Group One report (the usual reason is quitting without adequate notice or calling in during the last two weeks, people do that a lot)
Thanks, mydesygn. It is just this one organization that does not respond to my inquiries. But considering they cover over 100 doctors it means a lot of jobs - in doctor's offices and clinics anyway.
Maybe I am being paranoid, and perhaps they aren't happy that I just stayed in a position for a couple of months. In any case, I won't worry about it as long as it doesn't sound like Group One is hovering over me, waiting for something to blackball me with.
I'm thinking very seriously of sending an e-mail to Texas Governor Rick Perry to inform him of my intention never to work as a nurse in Texas. It's a bit hollow, I know, since I wasn't likely to, anyway. I'm happy where I am and likely to retire here, but I do enjoy knowing that I could find work just about anywhere in the country.
At any rate, Texas is off my list. It strikes me that if they were off enough nurses' lists, they might find it advantageous to adjust their attitudes.
Specializes in Gerontological, cardiac, med-surg, peds.
At any rate, Texas is off my list. It strikes me that if they were off enough nurses' lists, they might find it advantageous to adjust their attitudes.
I'm thinking very seriously of sending an e-mail to Texas Governor Rick Perry to inform him of my intention never to work as a nurse in Texas. It's a bit hollow, I know, since I wasn't likely to, anyway. I'm happy where I am and likely to retire here, but I do enjoy knowing that I could find work just about anywhere in the country.
At any rate, Texas is off my list. It strikes me that if they were off enough nurses' lists, they might find it advantageous to adjust their attitudes.
Don't judge all of Texas based on group one in DFW.
As some of the nurses in California are fond of saying, Calif isn't just a liberal bastion; it's very diverse.
Same here.
I do very well in TX and I don't work for a GO facility.
Trivia: what do Cali and TX have in common? They are the only States that used to be Nations.
Group One was created in 1989 by the DFW hospital council. Internet will probably be the salvation and making very public their track record. Getting involved with your representation would be a good idea that affects your nursing practice and the US healthcare system.
I have witnessed Group One being notified when a nurse didn't show up for orientation and was blacklisted in every member hospital. Look at the list more than 70 in the DFW area and networks to other Hospital Associations. This list lasts more than 7 years because there are different laws about incomes of over $30,000 per year. Never get off it. Somebody correct me but a Texas JD/RN gave me that info.
Group One lists your salary at every hospital you worked at and at the current hospital. Tracking method and tool for controling salaries. I hope the HCA class actions suit will do something and open a door. Been waiting 20 years.
Every place is different but you need to know what your employment records say. Get new application form your old employer and see if they use consumer credit report.
Group One is for profit because it is a Hospital Association doesn't mean they do love the dollar and market it as a revenue generator to "SAVE THE WORLD FROM NURSES THAT ARE EVIL" or just nurses are blacklisted by events that are vindictive not professional.
You need to know how to care for your employment record like your credit report because this money out of your pocket.
Send me contact info and I will send a nursing magazine artical about Group One and explain FCRA to new grads that will be a important as passing your boards. The BNE has not say over this situation but you need info and control of your professional future. You and your classmates need this info. Good for you for networking. Your quote abour what good nurse is so true.
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mydesygn
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Could be a number of things. Most organizations are obligated to post positions even though they already have an internal applicant or transfer that they plan on hiring. I have turned down job offers and still been offered other postions in the same organization. I doubt that any recruiter would deliberately not call you for positions simply because you turned down a previous offer. Most of the time it seems that HR are just back-logged with applications - most have gone to computerized online applicantions. Are you not getting call-backs from anybody or just this organization? What strikes me is having quit your last job after a few months, don't know if you have had several jobs over the last few years - if you are not getting calls, my bet is that has more to do with it than anything.
Also, Group One only lists your employers notes, so you would have had to have something reported on you from a job you worked at (ie you called in on your two weeks notice, you were fired, etc..) Turning down a position would not be cause to report to Group One since you were never employed -- that's not what the organization is for. Some organizations will list you as not eligible for rehire to their organization but not necessarily place that in a Group One report (the usual reason is quitting without adequate notice or calling in during the last two weeks, people do that a lot)