chenoaspirit, ASN, RN 1,010 Posts Specializes in Med/Surg, Home Health. Oct 18, 2009 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 267 Posts Oct 18, 2009 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 8,863 Posts Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner. Oct 18, 2009 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 38,333 Posts Oct 18, 2009 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 8,863 Posts Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner. Oct 18, 2009 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 590 Posts Oct 18, 2009 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 949 Posts Specializes in home health, dialysis, others. Has 35 years experience. Oct 19, 2009 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 393 Posts Specializes in ICU. Oct 19, 2009 I've only had one job as an RN, but I received an offer letter.:paw:
SunnyAndrsn 561 Posts Specializes in LTC/Rehab, Med Surg, Home Care. Oct 19, 2009 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 17 Posts Oct 21, 2009 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 216 Posts Nov 2, 2009 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 6,255 Posts Specializes in Emergency & Trauma/Adult ICU. Nov 2, 2009 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 letterssecretarial/administrative jobs in my "past life" before nursing -- always an offer lettermy best friend's very blue-collar job as a floor production worker for a shipping company -- offer letterPerhaps you were given the wrong idea in school. Is this your first nursing job?
