Is this common? Would you take this position?

[RNgrrl09]

Was told I had a position. The new facility asked when I would be able to start. When I told them that I would start two weeks after receiving an offer letter, I was then told that they usually don't do offer letters and that I should just come in for the paper work. This is an RN position. Would you take this position without an offer letter? Thanks.

[chenoaspirit, ASN, RN]

Ive never received an offer letter with any job. I did however receive an outline of the benefits, requirements, etc. Anyone who got hired received it once they accepted the job. They do need to give you SOMETHING with that in writing.

[JomoNurse]

I haven't gotten an offer letter either. I just got a phone call from the manager and she asked if I wanted to take the job or not. After that, I made an appointment with HR and signed all of their paperwork. After that, I showed up to work and started my shift. No formal offer letters. RNs are blue collar, which means we aren't given certain things white collar jobs provide (iin this case, a letter offering employment). That's more for doctors and lawyers and things like that. Perhaps you were given the wrong idea in school. Is this your first nursing job?

[Jules A, MSN]

I'd have to disagree that this is uncommon in our industry. I have only had two nursing jobs but I got letters prior to starting each one. Of course it can be revoked but having it tightens the holes, imo.

[caliotter3]

I haven't gotten an offer letter either. I just got a phone call from the manager and she asked if I wanted to take the job or not. After that, I made an appointment with HR and signed all of their paperwork. After that, I showed up to work and started my shift. No formal offer letters. RNs are blue collar, which means we aren't given certain things white collar jobs provide (iin this case, a letter offering employment). That's more for doctors and lawyers and things like that. Perhaps you were given the wrong idea in school. Is this your first nursing job?

This is how I see it. The employer who gave me the offer letter was big on doing things for appearance sake.

[Jules A, MSN]

That's more for doctors and lawyers and things like that. Perhaps you were given the wrong idea in school. Is this your first nursing job?

Did you need to be rude about it?

[litbitblack, ASN, RN]

You should not have to start a job without at least knowing what your making or what the benefits are. I mean honestly, they want you to pass a drug test and other stuff.

[mamamerlee, LPN]

I've received offer letters, or e-mails, from large places, but not smaller ones. Since when are nurses 'blue collar'? We may be 'pink' collar, but since we are more and more collegiate, we should be 'white' collar, and yes an offer letter is appropriate.

[catshowlady]

I've only had one job as an RN, but I received an offer letter.

:paw:

[SunnyAndrsn]

I never had an offer letter, just we want to offer you the job, can you come in and sign the paper work...starting wage is....

HR had me sign paperwork that included direct deposit information, background check paperwork, all the tax info, and then the statement of wages and benefits...I had to fill out the benefits forms and was given electronic access to HR information about sick time, vacation time, etc.

I would take it.

Was told I had a position. The new facility asked when I would be able to start. When I told them that I would start two weeks after receiving an offer letter, I was then told that they usually don't do offer letters and that I should just come in for the paper work. This is an RN position. Would you take this position without an offer letter? Thanks.

[2busyb]

I have never heard of an offere lettr myself. I agree though, to give notice to your current employer asking for something in writing detailing the job, offer and start date should not be that difficult for the new employer to mingle up. It is 2009 isn't it?

[indigonurse]

Most jobs should have a detailed job description so you know what you are agreeing to. There is usually a form from human resources that has your pay rate and states if you are a full time or part time employee.

[Altra, BSN, RN]

RNs are blue collar, which means we aren't given certain things white collar jobs provide (iin this case, a letter offering employment). That's more for doctors and lawyers and things like that. Perhaps you were given the wrong idea in school. Is this your first nursing job?

5 nursing job offers -- 5 offer letters

secretarial/administrative jobs in my "past life" before nursing -- always an offer letter

my best friend's very blue-collar job as a floor production worker for a shipping company -- offer letter

Perhaps you were given the wrong idea in school. Is this your first nursing job?