Beam_RN

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful response Van!!!! I am already on my way to NOT working in the ICU again...the part I am having a problem with is having to explain to prospective employers that I was asked to resign...it is difficult but I am going to keep trying. I am going to remember your words and hope that I will come back next year and laugh about this!!!!! I think right now I am in a slump, but when you hit bottom, there really is nowhere to go but up!!! Thank you again. :) Beam

That is such a PERFECT answer!!! Why didn't I think of that???? You are wonderful and thank you so much!!!! :redpinkhe

Caliotter...I posted a question about a problem I have with this. I was asked to resign since I didn't pass orientation (long story, but ended up with 16 preceptors) so I wouldn't be sure what to say under the circumstances!

I am going to try to keep this as short as possible. I earned my RN license in February 2009 and immediately acquired a job in the ICU at a local hospital. I was supposed to have a 3 to 4 month orientation with one or two preceptors. After one month of precepting, I found out (second hand) that a senior staff member had problems with his preceptor and he was going to be assigned to my preceptor. I was then assigned another preceptor. My first month was fine, my preceptor even fought to keep me, but to no avail. Once I was assigned this new preceptor, each shift when I came in he was always assigned to some special assignment that was not related to bedside nursing, nor of any benefit to me as an orientee. Bottom line, I ended up going through 16 preceptors. I got absolutely no consistency, minimal support and I was told I was not passing orientation. I was to either resign or be terminated (I was highly encouraged to quit and did so. Because of this, I have been unable to obtain unemployment benefits). Now, I have managed to obtain only 3 interviews in 6 months and only passed one (for which I am on a waiting list until budget permits new hires). I have no way to explain this failure to prospective employers...I believe I was treated unfairly, I didn't have the opportunity to learn and deserve a second chance. But as yet, I can't seem to get a break! If I tell the truth, it sounds as if I am badmouthing my previous employer, and obviously I can't lie. Can ANYONE shed some light on this for me??? I would be extremely grateful for the input! :heartbeat:redbeathe