lisaboricua1972

If you were still on orientation you don't owe them two wks however I would give it to them out of professional courtesy - just be prepared to get the worst assignment b/c it sure sounds like she'll make sure you get it. She should have addressed your specific concerns to determine if perhaps there was something that could be done to influence your decision to the facility's benefit and encourage you to give it another chance. Her true colors came through though the first time you voiced a concern and that means your instinct to go may have been on the money. Don't do anything though that may bite you back in the future - the world is really small and believe me you two will cross paths again directly or indirectly - and I'm sure she'll act like she has no idea who you are...

Agree with introducing yourself that way he/she has a face for name. Defin have your resume ready but don't go into any details unless asked. Ask if he/she would prefer that you complete an application online - they may ask you to complete it then and there. Good luck!

I think a lot depends on where you are in life. If you have an associate degree and have considered contin your education then keep the part-time and go back to school now. The shortage of jobs will eventually subside and opportunities will present themselves again at another point in your life. Keep the job that makes you happy and go back to school so when you are done you will be more marketable and opportun that are much more lucrative will more than likely be available to you. If however you really cannot afford to delay it and you are struggling then take the job and see if there is any way that you can keep your foot in the door at your part-time gig. Life's too short, sometimes the money isn't the answer. If you can wait then do so. If keeping your part-time job will negatively affect your life because it doesn't pay well then you already know what you need to do. The distance you would have to drive is something you were probab already aware of when you applied for the job so it shouldn't be a deciding factor.

It only takes once for something to happen, regardless of size. I had a needlestick injury after administering insulin as well. The woman was in her 70s and I was very much concerned for contracting a disease - the number of elderly/older adults with HIV/AIDS is on the rise.

Information about needlestick injuries should have been part of your orientation. Did you report it to the nursing supervisor at the time of the event? If so, what were his/her instructions? There should have been something in writing at the facility to address this since it involves exposure to blood/body fluids - it is a requirement. Didn't they give you any information during orientation on how to utilize work health services? Work health is not only for things like back injuries or falls...