I need some encouragement please

[TazziRN]

I'm having a negative moment. My recruiter (who also does the background checks for prospective employers) has gotten back three of the seven reference requests she sent out. So far they've been glowing. I know there's no reason to think I might not get this job but all of a sudden I'm really nervous. If I don't get it there is nothing else in this area I'm qualified for, because they all ask for advanced degrees or prior experience, and although there is an ER opening in the next county, I really don't want to go back to the ER if I can help it.

Somebody slap some sense into me, please!

[bigsyis]

Whap! There ya go Taz! I agree with the earlier post from Fultzymom. They know you are a good package, or they wouldn't have offered you the job! BTW-congratulations on 13 years of sobriety!

[Cmariehart]

::smack Tazzi:: You're a good nurse ::smack:: Pull it together now!!! You will get the job and they will love you like all of us here do,, Now smile and go kick some serious butt and be the most fabulous you that you can be!!!!!!!

[withasmilelpn]

I've tried 3 times to type something a little more inspirational, but I guess I'm too tired. Hugs and good thoughts sent your way, ok! Good luck! (and good night!)

[SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN]

Good Lord. You're channeling me and MY insecurity!

Geeze Louise, calm down!

[gentle]

My application packet for VNA (the second agency I applied with ) included consents for me to sign, giving past employers permission to discuss my work history. Some of the questions: did I terminate or resign? If I terminated, why? Eligible for rehire? Skill level? Work ethics? All stuff that you're not supposed to ask anymore but the signed consent says they can. I'm not thrilled about that, but if I didn't sign it, then my application would not have even been considered.

Hi Tazzi,

Got your post. Sorry it took so long to get back. You know, now that you mention it, I too was just recently asked to sign a piece of paper that vaguely reminds me of your post. I chose not to finish applying for the position, my work schedule straightened out.

Hmmm, my hubby often gets a magazine called workplace. I think its for human resource personnel. I will keep my eyes open for other information regarding this issue. I do know that they have been discussing how to hire better employees versus the dead-beats. Especially since they weren't able to gain much information from previous employers. Geez, I guess, I never put two and two together. I don't save these magazines otherwise I would try to find the article.

Tazzi, honey that "better employee" is you. You are a wonderful nurse and mentor. ((((hugs and smooches))))

we'll just all be patient and pray with you. Keep us posted. I still think that they may need to tread carefully with how they respond to your potentially future employer. Please keep us updated.