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JomoNurse---Looking back, it may have been smarter to just walk away. However, I was not willing to give up benefits accrued and needed unemployment benefits paid. Turnover is very high in the management positions at our place and I was hoping they would be vacated before me. You're not kidding it's a bad situation...think I'm not aware? leslie---Yes, I do have many people to back me up, writing excellent letters of recommendation. I don't know that this is enough, though, even though I feel it should be. I am working on getting in touch with former bosses to add to the list of others I was in contact with that can speak well for my work. Thanks Blue_River for your thoughts. I am running a very thin fine line between speaking up or shutting up. It's one of those where you're damned if you do, damned if you don't. I know HR professionals are not "supposed" to reveal much more than basic details of your employment, but considering the history I have already had with this employer, I don't feel I can trust that, so have a hard time deciding whether to be upfront without spilling it all or just zipping my lip. Thanks all, for responses. I am open to more comments, suggestions...etc...if anyone has any.

I am a HUC who worked in a hospital over 15 yrs and was wrongfully accused of everything under the sun, including violation of HIPAA laws and falsifying my time card. When these issues were brought up, they were vehemently denied. I have no witnesses but my own proof it did not happen. I knew the accusations were false, and were quickly dropped by management in front of HR when I gave my view. Things began to flare up again and I was being given verbal and written warnings for every little thing. When I saw these things going on, I told them they would have to fire me, I was not leaving. They, of course, continued, and eventually did just that. I attempted to go farther up the chain and was told I could present my side but nothing could be done for me. The problem I was having was already dealing with the HR department, so I had no recourse. The last interview, so to speak, I was told the Nursing VP agreed with management, even though he had not heard my side. At this point, I am not interested in dealing with the former hospital anymore, but really am seeking advice how to handle this in an interview for a new position in healthcare. I should also mention that some of these problems kicking me out the door stem from difficulties re: a bullying/manipulative manager whose superior stood behind this behavior.

Hi everyone! Nursing aide here has clerical qualifications for a job but CNA expired. There don't seem to be any other qualified candidates stepping up to the plate as of yet. Those in power to hire seem open and willing to show me around, yet I know not having the CNA is a downfall. I also know they must be cringing as my last management ripped me to shreds even though I have had glowing reviews through over 15 yrs of employment. I also have loads of support from others I worked with. I want to get the CNA but I also want to have a little time to maybe ease into the job to be comfortable with it as I haven't done that part for a while. Does anyone know the rules as to how this works and would I be able to get some type of grace period to obtain that while somewhat learning on the job in the new position? (The new position would be a combo of the clerical and CNA work). Thanks for any help!