How to make up for this

[SadCNA]

I was a CNA working in LTC and I made a stupid mistake. I was working 3 jobs at the time, a non-CNA job that I worked in the mornings, a LTC job I worked in the evenings and another PRN CNA job I worked occasionally. One day I got so stressed and overworked that I did the stupidest thing ever. I just didn't go into work at the nursing home and of course got terminated for a No Call, No Show. I'm ashamed of what I did and have felt nothing but guilt and regret ever since I did it. Is there any way I can make up to the place for what I did or is it just a lost cause by now. I thought about writing them an apology letter or something but don't know if it'd do any good.

[CapeCodMermaid, RN]

If I were you, I'd call and speak to the DNS. Explain that you just plain forgot you were on the schedule because you are working too many jobs. It might not get you your job back, but you will have done the right thing. Do you have to work so many jobs?

[tryingtohaveitall]

One time got you fired? That seems very harsh if you weren't already in the disciplinary process. I would also call or write a letter and explain.

[Glycerine82, LPN]

Are you saying you knew you were scheduled but chose not to go in? Thats how I am reading it. I don't understand why you wouldn't just have called in sick......no call no shows do happen and usually the first one is forgiven. If it was just an oversight as others are assuming I would just explain to them what happened and move on. You'll get another job and the new job will be your reference. I would also list them third, behind the other two jobs on any applications so that they have less of a chase of being called.

[amoLucia]

One time got you fired? That seems very harsh if you weren't already in the disciplinary process. I would also call or write a letter and explain.

She was a no show-no call. Some places have a zero tolerance policy re ns/nc.

And if there were other call-outs, her absence may have severely compromised adequate staffing.

And of course, I'm sure the super tried to call her and if there was no answer that really would PO admin/mgt.

[Havin' A Party!, ASN, RN]

Likely no chance at returning at this point.

For yourself, I'd recommend writing a letter apologizing and explaining what happened, what you've learned, and how you've planned for never letting this occur again. Let them know that you totally understand and accept the reasons for their action. Also how you enjoyed working with the staff and patients, and your learning while there.

Express your hope and willingness to return, not right now, but sometime in the future if they'd be kind enough to offer you the chance to make good on your mistake.

Good luck!