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I just went through a similar situation myself. I debated on whether or not to put the employer on my resume that I did not give notice to. After talking to some friends and a supportive husband, it came to my attention that the truth is the best thing to do. Doing it with a little finesse is helpful. Don't bash the employer you were unhappy with. Just give the facts and explain why it didn't work for you. Not telling your true work history can get you into trouble down the road if your next employer finds out. So play it safe. I have applied at 3 different agencies within 3 days of my quitting my last job. I have had interviews with 2. Both were understanding about my previous employer situation. Sometimes it happens. Just don't make a habit of it.

Thanks you made me feel a little better about the situation. I have put more resumes out there and have been very upfront with the agencies I have interviewed with about what had happened and surprisingly they have all been understanding so far. It only took three days to hear back from two of the places I took resumes to. This makes me feel a little better about my future prospects. Thanks again!

I started working on a med/surge unit at a local hospital. When I was hired (along with 16 other new grads) we were not told what unit we would be working on or what shift. I was just elated that I got hired. During my interview for this position, I informed them I would not be able to work nights. I was oriented for 6 weeks on a floor that I absolutely loved. Then I was informed I would be moving to an ortho-neuro floor but would still be working days. I absolutely hated it. Only one other new grad was moved to a different unit after six weeks of orientation. She no longer works for this hospital. I went to the powers that be (who stated to all new grads that if we were unhappy or there was a problem let them know). So I went and told them I felt very uncomfortable on this particular unit. I had only 3 weeks orientation on this particular unit. I was told to basically give it time it would work itself out. A few weeks later, I again went to the powers that be and told them it wasn't working. Again I was told to give it more time. I finally put my foot down and tactfully and nicely said I wouldn't be able to work on this unit any longer. I was given an option of working on the floor I loved on nights or I could quit. I chose against my better judgement to take the night position out of desperation to get away from the ortho-neuro unit I hated so much. Needless to say nights did not work for me as I knew deep down it wouldn't. They then tried to get me to work as a charge nurse in a mental health adolescent unit. One day of shadowing there was enough. There was no way I was going to do that. Not my cup of tea. I did not want to burn any bridges but was informed if I was resigning the only way to fulfill my 4 weeks notice was to do it on nights. This was not possible. When I tried nights I was up constantly, could not get on a good sleep regimen. Well I ended up quitting and didn't give 4 weeks notice. I had been very up front with my supervisors. I kept them informed of how I felt I was doing and all I ever got was statements like "just muttle through". I now am job hunting. I feel like a big fat failure. I have had a few interviews one at a doctors office and one at a long term health care facility. I do find the Doctors office a little appealing since there would be no holidays and no weekends. I find myself feeling very torn. On one hand I think the less stressful atmosphere would be right for me right now but eventually I would love to become an ICU nurse and know I need at least 1 year experience to get there. Would another hospital still hire me if I have been at doctors office for a couple of years because obviously I wouldn't be able to use the hospital I started out at for a reference in the future, or would I be better off going right back to med/surge. I welcome any advice anyone can give. Thanks for listening to me ramble on.