Bean0621

Coming here to leave a message that I finally got taken off the waitlist! Cant wait to start!

I was right at a 3.0 so not the highest GPA but im an LPN too so I was hoping that would help? You?

Do you happen to know if they start pulling people from the waitlist now or wait until after feb 15 (when everyone needs to accept their spot)? One of the admission coordinators said she will be sending an email next week to those waitlisted on things we can be doing while we wait ?

I was waitlisted as well. Pretty bummed out but I've seen in previous threads about people getting pulled from the waitlist. So still hoping!

Thank you so much! Yeah being a working military spouse really is difficult but its one of the reasons I chose nursing since its a job I could find wherever we get stationed. Thank you for your support really means a lot!

Hes a logistics officer taking command in Korea. Hes at captain career course at the moment and the whole class just got their orders. We were under the impression he was gonna come back and take command at our current duty station- hence why I took a job as a new grad. But the army had other plans and now we are off to korea. With me being pregnant as well, we decided to start the command sponsorship process so he won't miss the first year of the baby’s life. Gotta love military.

Thank you for your advice! I can honestly see why nurses get burned out so quick, and covid has really messed up a lot of people’s experience working in the healthcare field. I really have enjoyed working at the hospital and prefer it over LTC. Maybe not med surg again for obvious reasons but I have learned SO MUCH these last 2 months and I will forever be grateful for that. Thank you again!

Thank you! Yeah, one thing I hope to learn soon in my nursing career is being more blunt. I expressed to her I felt uncomfortable getting off so soon but she said ‘well the other nurses think youre ready’. Which yes is a compliment, but also it is my license and not the other nurses license LOL. but youre right no use in prolonging the inevitable. Thank you!

I completely understand. I should have been more clear from the get go. Trust me, my husband got quite the earful from me because of this situation the military put us in. Thank you and I wish you luck on your current career path and future endeavors!

Thanks! Trust me, I was surprised they didn't let me go either haha. I let them know as soon as I could for the very reason of I didn't want them to rely on me or waste time and money on me. But thanks, I have some awesome co workers and I think ill be able to manage- its nerve wrecking for sure!

We got orders to move where we currently are. I originally accepted a job at a mental health facility but decided to work in the hospital instead to get more experience. We were supposed to be here for 3 years but they gave us orders to move across the ocean instead. The amount of times we have moved is insane.

Pretty sure you scolded me for stating I need a reality check. But anyways youre right, I would have regretted hiring me as well. its a crappy situation im in and I felt really bad putting in a notice but it is what it is. I was under the impression I was going to be at this job for 3 years but the military had other plans. My question was for advice . Not how terrible of an employee I am for needing to leave so soon after starting. Really was just hoping on how the heck to work on my own on a med surg floor after getting taken off orientation so early.

If you read my above comment you would know this was sprung on us quite recently. Started this job 2 months ago and got orders 2 weeks ago. Most seasoned nurses I've met are extremely amazing which is why I thought I could come to this forum and ask for advice, thanks for the uncalled input.

My question was what was the most professional thing to do. Yes we are military, but I don't think youre military if you don't know that orders can pop up when you least expect it. Trust me the last thing I expected was orders to go overseas while pregnant and in such a short notice- we expected orders to move but we were under the impression we were going to get extended and stay where we currently are. They don't owe me anything, hence why I asked this question. Orientation is given to new grads so they can feel comfortable enough to be on their own. Being taken off 4 weeks early on a med surg floor with 7 pts and no techs would be scary for any new grad. But once again, my question was not that. My question was simply asking for advice. I did the professional thing of giving a notice as soon as I felt was fit to not burn bridges with this company. If they wanted to let me go, then sure thats fine. I even offered to be a tech or a sitter so they don't waste any time or money on me! But due to short staffing, she decided to take me off 4 weeks early to be on my own even after I expressed not feeling entirely ready which is why I offered a hand in other areas. Please don't assume you know someone’s entire situation or the whole story. Just asked for advice from more seasoned nurses

Im sure thats why she did it. A friend of mine who was in orientation too told her she wanted to go PRN instead of fulltime- and she took her off orientation early as well.