Lvn uneligible for rehire

[Pumpkins09]

Hello im a new lvn i had work at a clinic for two days,and everything was going great until i had car trouble and my car engine had went out and i was unable to make it work. So i called my employer early that morning before my shift was so suppose to start to tell her that i had to quit because i no transportation to make it. Now i have a dependable car and i contacted my old employer to try to get my old job back and she told me that i was unelgible for rehire because i didnt give a two week notice. I just wanted to know if i could appeal this or just let go. Thanks

P.S. When i recieved the job i was unaware of the two notice situation.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

When i recieved the job i was unaware of the two notice situation.

All nursing positions require a 2-week written notice prior to quitting. Some nursing jobs require a 30-day written notice of resignation prior to quitting. You should never expect to be eligible for rehire if you quit without submitting the proper notice.

In addition, your first 90 days of employment at any job is considered a probationary period where the employer can terminate your employment at any time and for any reason. Likewise, you can quit at any time and for any reason during the first 90 days.

I would not bother appealing their decision to avoid rehiring you. You were there for only two days. I would move on, find another job, and try to stay there for at least one year so you will not look like a job-hopper. Good luck to you!

[caroladybelle, BSN, RN]

I would not appeal. It would do little good than to annoy the PTB and possibly hurt future employment opportunities.

Virtually all reputable employers expect t at minimum, two weeks notice if not more. And barring death, major illness/injury. And virtually, all professionals, as well as most nonprofessionals are aware of this standard. The fact that you did not have an alternative plan for transportation- they may say has bearing on your reliability as an employee.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

And virtually, all professionals, as well as most nonprofessionals are aware of this standard.

Back when I was a teenager and employed at a local McDonald's fast food restaurant, all employees were expected to submit a two-week notice if they planned to resign. If fast food places expect two-week notices from their unskilled employees who want to quit, then you can bet that healthcare facilities and other professional employers will expect the same, and in some instances they want a longer notice.

[mommywithplenty]

I wouldn't re hire someone that quit due to car troubles. It doesn't speak of good worth ethics.

[Hospice Nurse LPN, BSN, RN]

I have to agree w/ the other posters. You can't just call in before your shift starts and quit. You've left your former employer in a bind.

[MusicNurseCarrlee, LPN, LVN]

I wouldn't appeal the employer's decision not to rehire you. I would seek new employment. Most employers, even at will employers and those who would fire you without notice, expect notice from you before resignation. I would move forward. Seek permanent as well as alternative employment(PT or agency work). If you have transportation problems in the future, call to inform the employer that you may be late arriving but don't quit or give notice of resignation over the phone(give written notice when you do resign). Use public transportation(bus or train) or call a cab/taxi to get to and from work until you have other transportation arranged. Setbacks happen and dealing with them, working through the challenges ultimately make us stronger. I wish you the best: )

[Pumpkins09]

Thanks everyone for your comments i will seek employment elsewhere and i will not file a appeal.

I learned a great lesson from this ordeal i want to never go thru this again.

Thanks.

[pink_shoes99]

Some places have a time period for which you can reapply (some 1 year, some 2 years), but if they remember your name, I'd say an interview is unlikely. We all get stuck in binds sometimes, but we have to find a way to fix it. Quitting because your car wouldn't start seems a little drastic. Good luck to you.

[xoemmylouox, ASN, RN]

I have given 2 weeks notice before to a place I respected, and that I thought I would come back. Once I gave notice that effective that day I was done (after my shift was done) as I had seen some things going on that I would not tolerate (admin forcing nurses to change documentaion). I hate to burn bridges, but sometimes it is just not worth it. In the future always resign in writing with a date on your letter, and don't quit just due to car trouble.