Help termination

[Nursejh01]

Pretty much the title. I'm a new nurse, started my residency, and unfortunately made an enemy out of the residency director. I'll admit I was a bit arrogant assuming I had finally made it and I could relax and focus on patient care my own way(which was the wrong way). Anyway I was terminated two paychecks into the residency with no warning beforehand. Im not protesting unfair treatment. I acknowledge I messed up but now I have no way to ignore that black mark on my record. I know it'll come up in a background check. I've been humbled by this and now I'd just like a chance to start over. Does anyone have any advice

[ASUdevil]

Definitely be up front about your employment history. If you leave it out and then it comes up in any way, you'll have no recourse and simply be seen as dishonest. That'll disqualify you from most, if not all jobs and can even be grounds for termination if you do gain employment while omitting your work history. Plus, Nursing can be a very small community. You never know when and where you'll run into that residency director or who is buddies with him/her.

I would definitely describe it as "not a good fit" and that you are seeking new opportunities...which you are. None of that is deceiving. And only give additional detail if absolutely necessary. Seems like you are taking responsibility for your shortcomings and not just blaming others for it. That goes a long ways if you do have to go into detail about the situation. Best of luck.

[malenurseNTX2019]

Not to worry new graduate of nursing! I work with a guy who has been fired by at least 5 employers that I know of, and he has no problems getting a job. the need is high out there, just downplay it, be humble, admit your mistake, and move forward. No reason to worry at this point.