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SirenRN31

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Hello Fellow nurses,

I am an experienced nurse ~5-6 years. I have changed jobs every few years to get experience in a different field with plans to eventually got back to school and obtain my NP. Well, this last summer I decided to get my Masters in a neighboring state and as well decided to work full time. So, I moved, got ready for school, applied for a million jobs and surprising was offered a position in a hospital nearby, in the oncology specialty (which I had worked outpatient for 1.5 years).

From day one there was issues with this hospital (problems with my pay, education, etc). I worked my tail off on the busiest floor I had every worked on after a 6 week orientation. I always asked lots of questions (because every hospital is different) and did my best to get all my work done, provide excellent care, etc. Up until 2 weeks ago I had golden reviews from staff, patients, unit educator, etc. I had a horrible 3 day stretch where despite working my tail off I just couldn't seem to get everything done, so I took 2 minutes, cried a tear, gathered myself and got back on the floor. I allowed a fellow nurse to help me catch up one day and suddenly my name turned to mud. I got a call the next day from the educator and instead of being encouraged I felt attacked. I had worked so hard and suddenly was told maybe I wasn't cut out for that floor. Well, I worked a couple more shifts and then took the time to call my boss and let her know I felt like I was just starting to get the hang of things and liked my co-workers and the patients, etc. The conversation seemed to go well, but a week or so later they wanted to meet with me officially on my day off. I was told that day I wasn't a good "Fit" for the floor. All the reasons they let me go I tried to explain myself, but still was told I had too much on my plate with school and a very busy floor and still "wasn't a good fit." All the reasons were so miniscule- like they were looking for a reason. I didn't make any errors, I never stayed late, etc. They said some patients complained about me- which is so heart breaking- and they wouldn't tell me why or the reasoning. I have NEVER been let go from a nursing job before. I feel like such a looser. I thought up until now that nurses only got fired if they made HUGE mistakes causing sentinel events; or were extremely lazy. I worked so hard with nothing to show for it. I've heard that within the 90 days of hiring you, they can fire you for ANY reason. I was only at the hospital for 2 months (if that). I'm just in such shock. I've heard from a fellow co-worker that that hospital is horrible, the staff is miserable, and it was a good thing I got to "escape" when I did. Any advice out there?

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Hello Fellow nurses,

I am an experienced nurse ~5-6 years. I have changed jobs every few years to get experience in a different field with plans to eventually got back to school and obtain my NP. Well, this last summer I decided to get my Masters in a neighboring state and as well decided to work full time. So, I moved, got ready for school, applied for a million jobs and surprising was offered a position in a hospital nearby, in the oncology specialty (which I had worked outpatient for 1.5 years).

From day one there was issues with this hospital (problems with my pay, education, etc). I worked my tail off on the busiest floor I had every worked on after a 6 week orientation. I always asked lots of questions (because every hospital is different) and did my best to get all my work done, provide excellent care, etc. Up until 2 weeks ago I had golden reviews from staff, patients, unit educator, etc. I had a horrible 3 day stretch where despite working my tail off I just couldn't seem to get everything done, so I took 2 minutes, cried a tear, gathered myself and got back on the floor. I allowed a fellow nurse to help me catch up one day and suddenly my name turned to mud. I got a call the next day from the educator and instead of being encouraged I felt attacked. I had worked so hard and suddenly was told maybe I wasn't cut out for that floor. Well, I worked a couple more shifts and then took the time to call my boss and let her know I felt like I was just starting to get the hang of things and liked my co-workers and the patients, etc. The conversation seemed to go well, but a week or so later they wanted to meet with me officially on my day off. I was told that day I wasn't a good "Fit" for the floor. All the reasons they let me go I tried to explain myself, but still was told I had too much on my plate with school and a very busy floor and still "wasn't a good fit." All the reasons were so miniscule- like they were looking for a reason. I didn't make any errors, I never stayed late, etc. They said some patients complained about me- which is so heart breaking- and they wouldn't tell me why or the reasoning. I have NEVER been let go from a nursing job before. I feel like such a looser. I thought up until now that nurses only got fired if they made HUGE mistakes causing sentinel events; or were extremely lazy. I worked so hard with nothing to show for it. I've heard that within the 90 days of hiring you, they can fire you for ANY reason. I was only at the hospital for 2 months (if that). I'm just in such shock. I've heard from a fellow co-worker that that hospital is horrible, the staff is miserable, and it was a good thing I got to "escape" when I did. Any advice out there?

I would move on and not look back. It sounds like a miserable place to work.

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