Hi, I hope someone can help me make sense of this situation. I interviewed on Wednesday for the OR. I thought the interviews went very well, and was pleased with them. Rumor has it there are 3 candidates for 2 OR positions (GN).
I got a phone call yesterday from HR who hold me they'd definitely be offering me a job, but they "weren't sure where that was going to be just yet." I asked if that meant I might be offered a med/surg job and she said yes. Now don't get me wrong. I have a lot of respect for med/surg nurses, but it is something that I absolutely hate.
I understand that with 3 candidates for 2 jobs, someone is going to be disappointed, but here's my problem: I have the 2nd highest GPA in the class, and I have worked my tail off for that position. I am in the running for the Pink Cross award at graduation, which is for students who have demonstrated excellence not only in theory, but on the clinical floor as well, and who have helped promote professionalism and caring in nursing. I have about 12 years' managerial experience. I am liked and respected by my peers. I really thought I had everything going for me, and now I am just devastated.
Someone please tell my WHY did I work so d*mn hard in school, only to be offered the one position I absolutely do not want?
Sorry for the rant, but I really have to get this off my chest and get some perspective from others. I know in theory, I am still in the running for the OR position, but I have a feeling they're just trying to let me down easy.
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