I am a new grad (that alone should make me jump at the job) but when I was interviewed the nurse manager was really concerned about how long I planned on being on her floor and what not. Most of the nurses on the floor had been there for years, only two were there for only a year. The most was 6 years.
My friend in nursing school who knows I got offered a job at this hospital on a certain type of unit. She called me saying how (the actual nurse manager's name) cannot hold down her staff and to be weary of being hired there. I didnt admit to knowing the nurse manager's name though and told her I wasnt sure if it was the same manager (but it is).
She was pretty intimidating in the interview and everyone seemed to kiss her butt.
I am just worried about being fired from my first job, so I was wondering if maybe I could still keep my options open.
During the panel interview with nurses, I asked do they have any advice? and they said to not believe the horror stories.
So maybe my friend does not really know what she is talking about?
What leads to new nurses being fired? How do I impress everyone once I start?
Yea, but I think it would be worse to start a new job in which I would get fired from and have that permenatly on my record rather than just waiting months or a year for a job that wouldnt make me look so bad.
There's life after a firing; ask me and many people here on AN.
You have yet to get the job and fired from it.
Also, my post also suggested that I am still willing to work there and asked for advice on how to the best new grad so I wouldnt get fired.
Best way not to get fired? Concentrate on learning and creating the best nursing practice; be able to be assertive enough to ask questions and be receptive to learn; and be able to self study EVERYTHING that you encounter.
LadyFree28, BSN, LPN, RN
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There's life after a firing; ask me and many people here on AN.
You have yet to get the job and fired from it.
Best way not to get fired? Concentrate on learning and creating the best nursing practice; be able to be assertive enough to ask questions and be receptive to learn; and be able to self study EVERYTHING that you encounter.
Best wishes.