Possible to break Rn Residency contract

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Hi all, OK well I signed a contract that says I will do the two years. I haven't taken NCLEX, so of course there has been no orientation. I did however take a drug test. I need to rescind the contract. Anyone familiar with this type situation or who can share their story? They haven't paid me one cent. Thanks

:no: did I mention I do plan on working as an RN.
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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.
:no: did I mention I do plan on working as an RN.

Please use the quote button so we know who you're talking to here. (And if it was Pangea Reunited you're responding to, that was not serious advice. Lol)

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Specializes in Reproductive & Public Health.

I signed a contract with a strongly worded noncompete clause before I finished CNM school. I realized what a TERRIBLE idea the noncompete was, and also received an offer from the job I really wanted. So I rescinded my acceptance, even though I was very, very worried about the consequences, especially because the job I wanted was like, 15 minutes from this office. Turns out, they have no desire to waste time or money on a person who they have not yet invested anything in. I am not a lawyer and would encourage you to speak with one; I am only posting my experience. Just be gracious about it, and maybe offer to pay them back for the drug test outright.

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But your credit report would look AMAZING, right? :sarcastic:

Good luck, OP — hopefully things work out for you.

What communist state do you live in that would let a judgement go on a credit report?

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With the judgement in hand, the creditor can simply garnish future wages (tell HR oops sorry for the extra payroll paperwork) or they can go after and levy bank accounts (they can wipe out your total funds just when you thought you had the funds for your housing expense (the check bounces) or at the restaurant (sorry, your card was declined) only to check your balance and it's at zero and you offered to pay for everyone's meals).

You can't get a judgment put on credit report in Texas.

If this is California, no wonder so many business and workers have left for other states.

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You can't get a judgment put on credit report in Texas.

If this is California, no wonder so many business and workers have left for other states.

No, it was actually Colorado, and it was my ex that had a judgment on his credit report. My credit is stellar, thanks. :)

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You can't get a judgment put on credit report in Texas.

If this is California, no wonder so many business and workers have left for other states.

Patently false.

Judgements are placed on credit reports ALL the time; besides, there are far more credit reports than the BIG THREE; if you have public municipal judgement, if you need to buy property, expect when you go to settlement to pay up your judgment.

Credit reports are not state specific like the BON. :no:

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Specializes in Family practice, emergency.

I doubt you will have to pay the fees back, but speak to a lawyer as others have suggested. The fees are normally to cover your classroom costs, ACLS, BLS, etc. There may be another RN waiting to take your spot. This early in the game, I think you'll be ok.

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No, it was actually Colorado, and it was my ex that had a judgment on his credit report. My credit is stellar, thanks. :)

As I said what communist state do you live in, Then the answer is Colorado. As I said this doesn't happen in Texas.

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Patently false.

Judgements are placed on credit reports ALL the time; besides, there are far more credit reports than the BIG THREE; if you have public municipal judgement, if you need to buy property, expect when you go to settlement to pay up your judgment.

Credit reports are not state specific like the BON. :no:

Incorrect

Texas is very debtor friendly state. Very hard to collect a judgement and many things are exempt from judgements such as house, car, etc. Never have I heard of anyone getting a judgement from small claims court placed on a persons credit reports, and I have filed and won in small claims court only to understand it is a waste of time and effort.

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As I said what communist state do you live in, Then the answer is Colorado. As I said this doesn't happen in Texas.

No, I don't live in Colorado. Have a great day. :)

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Specializes in Med/Surg, LTACH, LTC, Home Health.

OP, first things first. Talk with your HR recruiter and explain that due to unforeseen circumstances, you are no longer able to fulfill the terms of the contract. Have that discussion ASAP! They will thank you for coming forward (I whole-heartedly believe) before any of their time and money was invested in you. Perhaps you will find that it won't be necessary to consult an attorney, especially if you're bailing as simply an RN-hopeful instead of an actual RN ("contract contingent upon becoming an RN").

Pick up the phone.:yes:

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