Flatlander

Flatlander

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  1. Problems getting hired after graduating from a program that is not yet accredited

    Flatlander replied to LKL2013's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    My ADN program from a community college was state Board of Nursing (BON) approved, but not NLNAC or CCNE accredited. Some employers require these accreditations as stated in their job descriptions or...

  2. Terminated at end of orientation.

    Flatlander replied to Flatlander's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Wow -- music to my ears! You have no idea how much that helps me and how much I respect your experience!!! Thank you X many! PS -- What do you say if they want more details about "not a good fit?"...

  3. The transition from new grad RN to practicing registered nurse

    Flatlander replied to tsarge16's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Will you share the results of your survey on this site?

  4. Terminated at end of orientation.

    Flatlander replied to Flatlander's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks!

  5. Terminated at end of orientation.

    Flatlander replied to Flatlander's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Hi, elprup. I hope things are going better for you now... That's too bad they didn't figure out you'd had experience before you even interviewed. No doubt about it, the job search is strewn with...

  6. Terminated at end of orientation.

    Flatlander replied to Flatlander's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Oh, one more thing. I am trying not to get too caught up in the emotional drama. Though it's important to vent the emotions, too much of it diverts me from the tasks at hand. I gave myself a week,...

  7. Terminated at end of orientation.

    Flatlander replied to Flatlander's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I'm sorry this happened to you ivojal. I think being fired is one of the most stressful and awful experiences anyone can have, so I can definitely relate to your pain and confusion. It's hard to...

  8. I don't understand.

    Flatlander replied to CrazierThanYou's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    That is indeed unfortunate. I think it was wrong of the interviewer to hint that you had the job, when there was not a job offer being made. I can understand why you would feel baffled and upset. You...

  9. Terminated at end of orientation.

    Flatlander replied to Flatlander's topic in First Year After Licensure

    Thanks, CrunchRN. It's good to be reminded how much I've learned and that being fired isn't the end of the world. I feel stronger, knowing I can survive this. As long as I have breath I can make life...

  10. Terminated at end of orientation.

    Flatlander replied to Flatlander's topic in First Year After Licensure

    I can't thank all of you enough for your feedback and advice. You have given me hope and encouragement, and helped me to put things in perspective. This is a great website. I'm so grateful to have...

  11. Whats the percentage of new RNs who "make it" after orientation?

    Flatlander replied to lilybug12's topic in First Year After Licensure

    A Cautionary Tale: Just want to say that I was recently terminated after a 12 week orientation. The reason given was that I was not able to handle the level of acuity and pace of the unit. The...