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Ohhh, that's exciting!! Good luck =)

That seems to be about the rate that this is going. I wish I had your patience! I'm glad it worked out for you in the end though. Gives me hope! - Haha, I had a moment in which I felt like a 6 year old today. I started started singing out loud around my house today - "I don't want alot for Christmas, any start date is all I'm asking for."

That's exactly what I'm afraid of as well! I mean I know nurses have a hot/cold relationship with HR departments in general. I figured if I was efficient, and got everything done in a organized and timely manner, it would help move the process along. I even scanned and sent everything in files labeling exactly what it was etc (I figured it would be a big help with they save them on their computer.) I mean I know "You don't get points for doing what you're supposed to" but I figured it couldn't hurt. It's been so frustrating having to be the one to always make contact with them in order for them to get something done or to set something up, every single step along the way. It really speaks volumes about what can occur down the line. I mean if I was still on the dating market, I would have tossed the fish back into the sea at this point haha. -I'm starting to think that some of the bad reviews from employees about them are actually true (I figured it was just sour grapes from disgruntled employees, and didn't think too much about it.) - Definitely have to keep this whole experience in mind. I hope things get better with your employer though! Sending positive vibes!

Wow, four months! I would have been a walking anxiety attack lol. I always try and get stuff done because I never want to "waste anyone's time" (not that I'm perfect by any means though) and I guess I thought a company would be the same way. (Naive of me,I know.) - I didn't even think about the background process. I figured since it's been over 2 weeks since I went for it , that everything was fine (I mean, I don't have any felony's or anything and I passed my nursing school's background check.) I guess I assumed at this point they would have told me otherwise (I've spoken with them 3 times since going for my fingerprinting. Yes! I totally agree! If they had given me a timeline, or tentative start date, or heck even a tentative month, that would have been so helpful and at least I would have something better to say to the "nay-sayers" besides, "Yeah, true." I mean I was just going along with the flow, trying not to get too stressed, until people started saying that "something was up". Well except my Dad, he told me to "Relax, because I received mail at his house for a summons for jury duty at the end of next month, so that should keep me occupied"

" I get a sense between the two threads you have a tendency to overthink things, and that can be exhausting and frustrating! :) " Yes, definitely! That's why I've waited days and days to contact them. (Lol, I was trying to teach myself patience haha.) - I was all good until the last 2 days when everyone I was around asked me "What the heck was going on with my new job", and "When was I starting" and then they all had an opinion on it. Lol, then I thought about it (alot) and the nervousness set it. - Then my one friend who's a nurse (sweet girl) but she said "Oh man, it sounds like their going to tell you they're on a hiring freeze, or budget cuts and they're just waiting until after Christmas to tell you." Since I had never heard of "hiring freeze" before (at least while a company is interviewing and hiring people) I searched for it on AN, and apparently it's kind of common in nursing . - Lol, that was the first time AN didn't make me feel a little better, haha. Thank you for taking the time to respond =)

Exactly almost a month ago, I went on an interview for my dream job. (link to that thread: https://allnurses.com/nursing-first-job/looking-need-some-961784.html) It was at a pretty well-known company that specializes in psych patients and substance abuse. I have such a passion for working with these individuals, I was beyond excited. -Now, I'm so lost and frustrated I don't know what to do, and I would love advice from the nurses on AN. You all are wonderful, and amazing, and I would really appreciate it. I also apologize for it being a long story, thank you for sticking it out. Since the interview this is what has occurred: 1) About a week an a half after the interview I received a call from the recruiter who had originally called me to set up the interview. He verbally offered me the job that I had been interviewed for (LPN job) and I was ecstatic! He told me the salary and said that Human Resources would be in touch with me to do the follow up paper work. I said "Great, and I accept" This was on Dec 2nd. 2) After a few days of not hearing anything from HR, (now Dec 5th) I emailed the recruiter back and very "breezily" asked if there was anything else that he needed from me before HR contacted me etc. He said "No" but that HR would be in contact with me shortly. HR called me about an hour after that and set up appointments for me to have my finger printing and drug test done. I scheduled the earliest appointment that they had (the next day.) So far so good. 3) Had my fingerprints and drug test done the next day. and waited...and waited some more. 4) 7 days after I completed my finger printing and drug test, I still had no response from them. I decided to email the recruiter, he asked if I had received a packet from them and I told him "No" (because I hadn't.) He apologized and said I should be receiving and hearing from HR soon. 5) About 5 min before they closed last friday, I had received a hasty phone call from HR and told that I had to complete a packet this weekend, and to fill out and scan and fax everything (about 70 pages worth of stuff to them over the weekend etc) I was to call her on Monday after to follow up with her. She kind of rushed me off the phone (it was a friday and the HR department was closing for the weekend though.) 6) Over the weekend I completed everything (I mean everything) that I could. Including my w2 form, and the 40 page human resources manual, I also had to re-do the application, and send my nursing diploma and registration, drivers license, and birth certificate again. (even though I had already sent this stuff to the person I had an interview with originally.) I e-faxed them to her that weekend. The only thing that I couldn't complete was the medical packet(I had to have a physical filled out by my doctor, and a PPD within 30 days, and copies of my titers. So I called my doctors office (luckily they are open Saturday) and my doctor was booked up until January, I begged and pleaded with the secretary and explained why I needed to see a doctor (any doctor) and she fit me in on Mon morning (not with my own doctor, but that didn't matter at this point.) 7) Monday morning (as instructed) I called the HR person. She said she received them and thanked me. She said that as soon as I have my medical documentation filled out and a copy of my PPD within 30 days, that she would call me and we would talk about a start date etc. I go to my doctors appointment, since I had to get a new PPD, I had to come back 48 hours later (wed) (so I left my physical with her to fill out and everything was fine.) 8) The next day (Tues) I had a call from someone in HR, and was asked to re-scan and fax copies of my license and a few other things again (they weren't clear enough.) I did and sent it to them within a half hour. 9) Wed am- I went to my doctor appointment and had my ppd read (neg) everything that they asked for on the physical was filled out and done. I rushed home and faxed everything to them (late morning at this point.) I then tried to call to see if they got it and this is when things got strange. The phone rang and went to voice mail. However, I couldn't even leave one because the voicemail was full. Strange, but wasn't worried because HR is probably swamped. So I just email them my physical and ppd (in case they didn't get the fax.) This was on wed and I never heard back from them that day. 10) Next day (thurs) I tried calling to confirm and it rang briefly and went to voicemail (couldn't leave one again because It was full.) I called 3 times on Wed and no one answered and I couldn't leave a voice mail because it was full. I was starting to get nervous ,especially because I was told that as soon as I sent it, that we would talk about my start date etc. 11) I called on Friday morning and the same thing happened. I decided to relax and take a deep breath (had some coffee, made breakfast) and to call them back one more time before getting upset (since I had been trying for a few days now with no response.) This time she picked up. I felt relieved, but then that faded. I asked if she received my fax/e-mail on wed (she said she did.) She said that she would be looking over everything. She said "Have a good weekend) and I said the same and then I apologized in case I was bugging her (even though I couldn't even leave any voice mails during the days that I called, but still.) Never heard a response from them after (I was kind of hoping that since she received my physical and ppd that we could talk about my start date, like she had said.) 12) My friends and family brought it to my attention that something is just "not right" with this company at this point and time. I has almost officially been a month since my interview: I only get a call from them after I email them, asking if there's anything else that they need, and they said that it sounds like I was actually supposed to receive this huge packet way back on December 2rd after I formally accepted the position. Not 2 weeks after I had accepted, and then told to complete it by the weekend and expect to have a full physical and ppd completed etc. Also I have yet to receive a start date, even after I had completed everything I was told to. I wanted to defend the company, but honesty my friends and father are right. - If I didn't email the recruiter asking him if there was anything else needed, and briefly mentioning that I hadn't spoken with HR yet. I would have NEVER even known when or where to go to complete my drug testing or finger printing in the first place. If I had never (again) reached out to the recruiter 7 days after completing my drug test/ finger printing, I would have never know about this huge packet of stuff I had to fill out, or about my physical and 30 day ppd that I was required to get. HR would have never even contacted me. - I'm frustrated because the other graduates in my class haven't seemed to have to wait this long, and were told their official start dates etc. I have also spent money (what very little I had) on copays (2 of them) at my doctors for my physical and PPD, and had purchased a few new pair of new scrubs (cardigans) and nursing shoes, after I had my drug screen and fingerprinting. I also had a few days of not being able to reach her at all for a few days, after doing the final thing left (physical and ppd) that I had to complete. - The other thing is that when I briefly talked to her today, I felt "rushed and pushed off" originally- however, after I apologized, she sounded like she felt "pity" toward me when she said "I'll look over everything" and when she told me to "Have a good weekend." She never told me when to expect follow up though, and she didn't talk about my "start date" like she had originally said we would after she received everything. It's been almost officially a month since the interview and I feel like I'm right back to where I started. - I'm not sure what to do at this point. I feel so sad about this, I was so excited to be working for this company. My fiance said that on Monday I should e-mail or call her and just ask when my official start date is, and if she can't give me one to request a formal job offer in writing. (I still have to voicemail saved from Dec 2nd- offering me the job(before I called them right back to accept) .) - I expected my fiance and parents, friends etc to tell me to just relax at this point (in my last post, I was a little high strung.) Now they are saying the opposite and that "Something is fishy" because its been so long at this point, and it odd that " I don't have a start date", and that they "didn't answer their phone the last few days", and "I'm always the one to initiate contact with them before they actually do anything" etc. What do you guys think? I would love opinions and advice on what to do at this point from my fellow nurses who have been in this position before. I thank you in advance.

I can't give you the "right" answer, only you yourself can decide that. Your predicament was the exact opposite of how I was feeling, but I understand where you're coming from. I'm a new nurse, but I've always loved psych. I many times had thought about becoming a therapist (and have been told I would be great at it) however, I really had the "call" to become a nurse. Although I will be going back at some point in time (even if only part time) for my RN. When I made it through school I just knew I wanted, and had to become a psych nurse. However, I also needed to eat, so I applied for jobs EVERYWHERE. In every single nursing field I could think of, and thought to myself that I was "taking the easy way out" and not being "true to myself" because, I know my heart and passion are in psych nursing. -Luckily, I just happened to formally accept a position today (after a grueling week-long anxiety ridden waiting period, and I still have follow up paperwork to complete etc) working with psych patients/patients with substance abuse dependency...at one of my dream jobs. - Anyway (the point of my rant, I'm sorry) The only advice I can truly give you is that NOTHING feels as good as when you know you are doing something, and heading in the direction that you just KNOW in your soul you should be in. Nothing beats knowing that you get to do your inner soul's work, and fulfill your inner passion. In fact I personally could care less if someone thinks I'm "less of a nurse" because I'm a psych nurse (and an LPN psych nurse at that! lol) It won't matter to me, because I know that I'M making a difference in a patients life, and my whole entire heart is in it, because it is what I love to do, and everyday I will get to help another patient and be there to care for them in their time of need. There's nothing that anyone on the outside could say to me, that could ever compare to being able to fulfill what I know I was born to do, and how that feels on the inside.

So you didn't get hired even after the interview went well and they wanted to hire you etc? Honestly that really stinks! Plenty of people get hired for positions that they don't exactly "meet every single requirement" because they have a relative or a friend (or even killer looks lol) and not because of actual experience. Most of the people I graduated nursing school with (the ones who currently have jobs) only got the job because their sister or mother are nurses and got them a super easy in. (So not the case for me, no nurses in my family besides myself, except a distant cousin who I haven't even seen since I was like 12.) - I think that if you are a hard worker, and willing to put in the work, and the employer sees something in you and is willing to take a chance on you, its not fair for the recruiter to step in and jeopardize that for you. I'm sorry that happened =(, please know that something better will come along.

Thanks, venting on here to you guys really helps ease my anxiety. I keep re-reading everything whenever, I start thinking too much about it. Random question though- Can they complete a background check even if I haven't signed anything? (In nursing school we had to sign a form for the school to do one for us.) I literally didn't sign anything at the interview (I just email the scanned items to the Doctor I had the interview with when I got home.) I mean I have absolutely NO problem with them completing a background check (I'm actually hoping they are able to!) I'd overnight them my urine for the drug test via fed-ex if it would help this process move along lol.

Contact Precautions Before entering: Wash hands THEN don gloves 1st and gown 2nd. Pt. gets private room. Upon leaving: Remove gloves 1st and then gown. Gown worn during transport. Examples: MRSA, RSV (also droplet), C. DIFF, Scabbies Airborne Precautions Same order for don. Wear N95 mask, and remove mask AFTER leaving the pt’s room. -Keep pt’s door closed at all time, private room with neg. air pressure. Mask worn during transport. Examples: Varicella (chicken pox), Measles (Rubeola), TB, Herpes disseminated. Droplet Precautions Private room, and door may be open. Only need surgical mask within 3 feet of patient. Examples: Pneumonia, Menicoccal Menigitis, Influenza, RSV, Strept, Scarlet Fever, Pertussis, Rubella, Mumps, H. Influenzae type B.

There's no "magic" study book/guide for the NCLEX. If you peruse around All Nurses you will see equal arguments and recommendations for all of them (even for some you've never even heard of.) I would go to the library or if you have a tablet or kindle- livebrary.com and see if they have any NCLEX e-books for you to borrow. This way you can learn what system "works" for you the best. I would also suggest making your own study guide (along with a study schedule.) Putting things into your own "words" and mnemonics will really pay off in the end. I did that, and I'm incredibly happy I did (it ended up working for about 10 other friends who said that my study packets helped them as well, lol my OCD payed off.) - Also when reviewing NCLEX questions make SURE you look at the RATIONAL! Not enough people teach themselves to really do this, they would rather "argue" in their own head about "why" they think they were right. I would purchase a notebook (you can get it at the dollar tree) and literally write down, the rationals to the questions you got wrong, along with any other points/facts you remember about what they're asking you.

A month is a good amount of time. I took (and passed my nclex) about a month and 10 days after I had graduated. Make yourself a study schedule and don't go crazy with too many study books, especially when there is so many other (cheaper resources) to utilize. I also made myself study packets, which ended up becoming really helpful, so I'm thankful that I did.

When I took the nclex (back in September.) I hardly had any SATA (maybe 10, possibly 15 but that's pushing it.) My classmates kept saying that they had "tons" and "tons" and it was making me really nervous. I did however, have quite a few "priority" and "delegation" questions. I had one drag and drop, and one picture question, and zero math problems. I ended up finishing in under an hour at 85 questions (the minimum for the PN nclex.) - What I found interesting (that I later learned after taking the nclex) is that the "priority" and "delegation" questions ARE considered "higher level questions". Most people think that it's SATA questions that are "higher level", (wrong!) I remember having a SATA question (I can't go into specifics) but let's just say it was a question about a certain diet, and it was incredibly easy that I seriously couldn't believe my eyes. The trade-off for that question was having a delegation question regarding psych (my favorite subject) that made me wanna crawl under desk and find a way to teleport to another dimension. - As long as you studied and prepared well, have some faith in your abilities, and remember how far you've come since starting nursing school, you can conquer the NCLEX. Congrats on passing!!

Unfortunately I still haven't heard back from them (it will be a week since my interview on Wed.) I was thinking about sending an e-mail to the person I interviewed with thanking them for meeting with me. However, I remembered that when I sent over all the scanned information that they asked for, I already "thanked" him for taking the time to meet with me. I'm feeling like interviewing the afternoon before a major holiday definitely worked against me. I'm trying to just "relax" and not think about it, I'm even applying for more jobs, but I really was excited about this job. I would contact Human Resources but he said that they would get in touch with me.

Unfortunately I still haven't heard back from them (it will be a week since my interview on Wed.) I was thinking about sending an e-mail to the person I interviewed with thanking them for meeting with me. However, I remembered that when I sent over all the scanned information that they asked for, I already "thanked" him for taking the time to meet with me. I'm feeling like interviewing the afternoon before a major holiday definitely worked against me. I'm trying to just "relax" and not think about it, I'm even applying for more jobs, but I really was excited about this job.

*aren't any SATA, *Brush up (oops)

Thanks Everyone! I really appreciate it. I kept reading what a few members of my graduating class was saying about how their interviews went, and how long after they were hired (a couple on the spot) etc, & I just really let that, combined with my anticipation and nerves get to me. Thank you for easing my anxiety =)

Thank you!! I definitely should have thought about all of this before I worried myself silly. I never even took into account that they had to verify my license ( I scanned copies etc) I guess I stupidly thought that it takes myself about 5 seconds to look it up (like I did for about every 5 minutes after taking the nclex haha) that it would be a piece of cake for them too - Sometimes, (especially when it comes to things I reallyyy want) my excitement somehow fuels my expectation and I end up working myself into an anxious tizzy of self- doubt. It's probably time I start honing in on my compassion and empathy for other people and share some with myself, hopefully it will only help to make me a better nurse.

Yeah, that would make sense. I just hate not being able to make heads or tails of the situation "officially". I can't believe I didn't ask some of the "little" questions either, I feel like such an idiot lol. I was so excited to be interviewing for a position with this place that it just slipped my mind. I hate being so impatient and the uncertainty (Yet, I love being a nurse the way I love being able to breathe, go figure haha.) - Thank you for your advice, it was greatly appreciated!

- First, breath & relax about the ATI PN exit exam. It's easier than the NCLEX because they're aren't (at least when I took it in July) at SATA questions, it was all multiple choice. Make sure you know about "therapeutic communication" and bruch up on your "nursing fundamentals", and PHARM. They throw in a few tricky pharm questions (but it's nothing that will trip you up too much, if you have prepared.) I also recommend taking EVERY single ATI "practice" exit exam that they have (they also have a practice nclex one, take it!) Some of the questions are repeats BUT some of them are NOT, and they're just worded different, you def have to read them. - The advantage to taking the ATI exit test, that unfortunately we don't have when taking the nclex is that you can WRITE in and "circle in on the ATI paper exams. I think that's why I did so well on my exit exam (99%), I wrote down little tricks that my instructors taught me (ex: potassium "bananas" come 3-5 in a bunch, hence normal K level 3.5-5.) Also things like "never ask the patient why" in a psych question, that's NOT therapeutic communication and comes off judgmental and cuts off communication. Never pick an answer regarding communication with "why" in it.

- I graduated school at the very end of July, and took and passed my NCLEX (PN) in the beginning of September. I have sent out about (at least, probably more) about 50 resumes/filled out applications. I should mention that I live in N.Y, and the nursing job prospects are horrible. I was starting to lose hope, but then I saw an opening for a job that pretty much encompassed "my dream job" and jumped right on it (I've always wanted to be a psych nurse/as well as help people who have substance abuse issues and psychiatric issues.) - Anyway, I sent my resume to them (on a Saturday) and on Monday morning I had a call to come in for an interview (my very first nursing interview.) Thanks to the help of All Nurses, I was able to come up with a perfect outfit. I purchased a black blazer, black slacks, and a green high cut blouse to wear underneath. I wore my hair half up/half down (out of my face) and wore minimal makeup (a veryy light/faint green eye shadow, 1 coat of mascara, and a nude lip gloss.) I felt liked I looked professional (and maybe slightly like I was "playing grown up" because I'm only 5'1 lol.) - I made a file to bring to my interview. It contained: My resume, my nursing license and registration, my nursing school diploma, a copy of my PPD (my insurance is running out super soon, and the PPD expires in March .) I also brought along a copy of my CPR certification, infection control and child abuse certification (2 things they listed on the qualifications for applying for the job.) - I go to the interview and ring the buzzer, and the person answers the door and asks "Who I'm there to see" etc. I was set to interview with the Doctor, but he wasn't in his office. The person who answered the buzzer was very helpful, trying to find the Doctor and they also ended up walking in on a staff interview (with me right behind them ) Everyone in the meeting told me to come in (I'm pretty sure I was blushing at that point) they were all so sweet, and I apologized for interrupting their meeting. One of the women (I got the sense that she had to be a someone who was definitely a higher up , or maybe even an RN/nursing supervisor.) She asked me what position I was there to interview for and I replied that it was for a "Nursing Position" she asked "LPN, or RN" and I replied "LPN" and she said "Oh, good, thank god we need you!" which made me smile, and everyone in the room smiled, and then I proceeded to sit and wait on a chair outside the Doctor's office (he was on a phone call at that point, and the door was closed.) About 15 min later, I was called into see the Doctor. He was a very nice man, and had a welcoming smile. He handed me his business card and we started the interview. He asked "How I heard about the place" etc. It didn't feel like their were so many "interview-type" questions. It was more like an up beat conversation. I told him how passionate I was about this type of work and even that this particular place was one of my "Top-3" dream jobs when we were asked in nursing school. He seemed pleased with that, and I honestly couldn't contain my excitement and passion for this line of work. He actually commented that he was "So surprised for the amount of compassion and understanding that I had for these patients already." He then told me about the position. Basically, the LPN position is more focused on being the "Med Nurse" etc (which, I had anticipated before due to conversation with my nursing school teachers etc.) I could be placed in a male house or female house and it could be anywhere from a 100-bed unit, to a 50 bed unit at one of their various locations within the vicinity. He said that the "Chain of command would still be the RN, and then the Psych Nurse Practitioner" (which is actually my overall goal to become) which made me feel relieved, because in school the nursing "chain of command" was always drilled in our heads, and I was wondering if it was even going to exist in this position, before the interview. He then asked "What my availability was" , of course I replied "Anything" (I don't have children yet, so I'm flexible schedule wise.) He also asked "When I would be able to start" (I said as soon as possible.) He also asked "What I was looking for salary wise" (I hate that question, but I had done some research beforehand so I wouldn't be blindsided in case it was asked.) After I answered (and mentioned that I was nervous about this question) he said "Don't worry you're right in the ballpark." - Ok, so the part that I'm worried about. I had mentioned that I had brought a folder with a huge stack of paperwork in it, containing copies etc. He asked if I had everything I brought scanned on my computer. I said that I had most stuff scanned and whatever I didn't have scanned, that I would make sure to scan. He asked if I could "Send that over (the scanned copies of stuff) over to his work email, whenever I got around to it." Of course I replied "Yes, sure no problem." I also asked "When could I expect to hear back, regarding the position" he replied "I'll send everything over to the Human Resources department, and after you complete your background check, finger printing, and drug test, I would be happy to offer you a position." I wasn't given a specific date for HR to get back to me or a specific date for when to come in to complete the finger printing, background check, or the drug test. I went home that night and I scanned and submitted all the paper work he asked for and emailed it to him, along with "Thanking him for taking the time to meet with me, and hoping to hear back soon." He replied about an house later with "Thanks, got it." - Now I'm worried because my interview was in the late afternoon on a Wed (day before thanksgiving) and I guess I had thought that maybe I would hear back from them today (Friday.) I know that they technically "operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week" etc. I know I was stupid to build my own time frame up in my head, because I only got disappointed when it didn't happen. I'm also nervous because now the weekends coming up, and I know that I won't hear back from HR this weekend, and I don't want to "be forgotten about". I'm also confused because I wasn't given a specific time frame for when HR would get back to me, or for when I could schedule a day to complete the background check, finger printing, and drug screen. I'm also wondering (and this I know is just silly) but I never asked if we are supposed to wear scrubs (I reallyyyy hope so) and if so what color etc (It's black friday, I'd like to be able to get a deal lol.) I'm stressing myself out, and I'm wondering if he just "put it in HR's hands" as a standard response, because it was nicer and easier to say that. I can't help but being nervous, because i keep reading/being told that if I was actually "hired" that I would have been given a specific date to come in, or even to call and complete everything. I'm driving myself crazy with anticipation, and feeling that "maybe the interview didn't go as well as I thought it did." -What do you guys think? Am I right in feeling that I shouldn't be too confident in thinking I got it? What would you do in my position? Also (the darn scrub question) how/when would I ask about this? My fiance says that I should just ask HR when/if they call, but would they even know? This company is fairly new to even hiring nurses (specifically LPN's in general.) They basically just recently switched over to hiring nurses (LPN's) to dispense medication for the patients etc.

- I graduated school at the very end of July, and took and passed my NCLEX (PN) in the beginning of September. I have sent out about (at least, probably more) about 50 resumes/filled out applications. I should mention that I live in N.Y, and the nursing job prospects are horrible. I was starting to lose hope, but then I saw an opening for a job that pretty much encompassed "my dream job" and jumped right on it (I've always wanted to be a psych nurse/as well as help people who have substance abuse issues and psychiatric issues.) - Anyway, I sent my resume to them (on a Saturday) and on Monday morning I had a call to come in for an interview (my very first nursing interview.) Thanks to the help of All Nurses, I was able to come up with a perfect outfit. I purchased a black blazer, black slacks, and a green high cut blouse to wear underneath. I wore my hair half up/half down (out of my face) and wore minimal makeup (a veryy light/faint green eye shadow, 1 coat of mascara, and a nude lip gloss.) I felt liked I looked professional (and maybe slightly like I was "playing grown up" because I'm only 5'1 lol.) - I made a file to bring to my interview. It contained: My resume, my nursing license and registration, my nursing school diploma, a copy of my PPD (my insurance is running out super soon, and the PPD expires in March .) I also brought along a copy of my CPR certification, infection control and child abuse certification (2 things they listed on the qualifications for applying for the job.) - I go to the interview and ring the buzzer, and the person answers the door and asks "Who I'm there to see" etc. I was set to interview with the Doctor, but he wasn't in his office. The person who answered the buzzer was very helpful, trying to find the Doctor and they also ended up walking in on a staff interview (with me right behind them ) Everyone in the meeting told me to come in (I'm pretty sure I was blushing at that point) they were so sweet, and I apologized for interrupting their meeting. One of the women (I got the sense that she had to be a someone who was definitely a higher up , or maybe even an RN/nursing supervisor.) She asked me what position I was there to interview for and I replied that it was for a "Nursing Position" she asked "LPN, or RN" and I replied "LPN" and she said "Oh, good, thank god we need you!" which made me smile, and everyone in the room smiled, and then I proceeded to sit and wait on a chair outside the Doctor's office (he was on a phone call at that point, and the door was closed.) About 15 min later, I was called into see the Doctor. He was a very nice man, and had a welcoming smile. He handed me his business card and we started the interview. He asked "How I heard about the place" etc. It didn't feel like their were so many "interview-type" questions. It was more like an up beat conversation. I told him how passionate I was about this type of work and even that this particular place was one of my "Top-3" dream jobs when we were asked in nursing school. He seemed pleased with that, and I honestly couldn't contain my excitement and passion for this line of work. He actually commented that he was "So surprised for the amount of compassion and understanding that I had for these patients already." He then told me about the position. Basically, the LPN position is more focused on being the "Med Nurse" etc (which, I had anticipated before due to conversation with my nursing school teachers etc.) I could be placed in a male house or female house and it could be anywhere from a 100-bed unit, to a 50 bed unit at one of their various locations within the vicinity. He said that the "Chain of command would still be the RN, and then the Psych Nurse Practitioner" (which is actually my overall goal to become) which made me feel relieved, because in school the nursing "chain of command" was always drilled in our heads, and I was wondering if it was even going to exist in this position, before the interview. He then asked "What my availability was" , of course I replied "Anything" (I don't have children yet, so I'm flexible schedule wise.) He also asked "When I would be able to start" (I said as soon as possible.) He also asked "What I was looking for salary wise" (I hate that question, but I had done some research beforehand so I wouldn't be blindsided in case it was asked.) After I answered (and mentioned that I was nervous about this question) he said "Don't worry you're right in the ballpark." - Ok, so the part that I'm worried about. I had mentioned that I had brought a folder with a huge stack of paperwork in it, containing copies etc. He asked if I had everything I brought scanned on my computer. I said that I had most stuff scanned and whatever I didn't have scanned, that I would make sure to scan. He asked if I could "Send that over (the scanned copies of stuff) over to his work email, whenever I got around to it." Of course I replied "Yes, sure no problem." I also asked "When could I expect to hear back, regarding the position" he replied "I'll send everything over to the Human Resources department, and after you complete your background check, finger printing, and drug test, I would be happy to offer you a position." I wasn't given a specific date for HR to get back to me or a specific date for when to come in to complete the finger printing, background check, or the drug test. I went home that night and I scanned and submitted all the paper work he asked for and emailed it to him, along with "Thanking him for taking the time to meet with me, and hoping to hear back soon." He replied about an house later with "Thanks, got it." - Now I'm worried because my interview was in the late afternoon on a Wed (day before thanksgiving) and I guess I had thought that maybe I would hear back from them today (Friday.) I know that they technically "operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week" etc. I know I was stupid to build my own time frame up in my head, because I only got disappointed when it didn't happen. I'm also nervous because now the weekends coming up, and I know that I won't hear back from HR this weekend, and I don't want to "be forgotten about". I'm also confused because I wasn't given a specific time frame for when HR would get back to me, or for when I could schedule a day to complete the background check, finger printing, and drug screen. I'm also wondering (and this I know is just silly) but I never asked if we are supposed to wear scrubs (I reallyyyy hope so) and if so what color etc (It's black friday, I'd like to be able to get a deal lol.) I'm stressing myself out, and I'm wondering if he just "put it in HR's hands" as a standard response, because it was nicer and easier to say that. I can't help but being nervous, because i keep reading/being told that if I was actually "hired" that I would have been given a specific date to come in, or even to call and complete everything. I'm driving myself crazy with anticipation, and feeling that "maybe the interview didn't go as well as I thought it did." -What do you guys think? Am I right in feeling that I shouldn't be too confident in thinking I got it? What would you do in my position? Also (the darn scrub question) how/when would I ask about this? My fiance says that I should just ask HR when/if they call, but would they even know? This company is fairly new to even hiring nurses (specifically LPN's in general.) They basically just recently switched over to hiring nurses (LPN's) to dispense medication for the patients etc.

Please don't forget to add LPN into that. I tried defending nurses & advocating for more education in comments on boards (CNN, huffington post etc) and I was told to "Shut up because I'm only a Little Pretend Nurse and I was not allowed to speak as a nurse because I wasn't a ®eal (N)urse" - It honestly really hurt my feelings (I know I need a thicker skin) but it stung. And quite a few people agreed with the person who said that. I went to an accredited school, graduated with great grades,and received a practical nursing diploma. In September I took the nclex, passed and received my nursing license from the N.Y state BON. My amazing RN teacher(s) always drilled into our head not to be bullied by the above statements (if anything we were "low paid nurses") but far from "pretend", and they taught us a curriculum that is still unmatched by any other LPN program. -I'm sorry, for getting carried away, I know this is way bigger than my feeling insulted. However, please don't forget about us too. We support you, and I wish and was hoping all the nurses could come together and unite right now.

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I wish I could like this comment a thousand times Esme12. For a second I really thought I was the only one feeling horrible for the nurse and thinking that it may have absolutely nothing to do with her ppe performance. -Looking at it through a nurses eyes, you don't just "forget" that a patient who is in quarantine has ebola. - I mean if anything I would A) assume that (with the exception of a change of shift) that the hospital probably had a specific "team" in place for the patient with ebola in order to limit contact and possible exposure etc. B) With the rareness of ebola in the US and the fact that her hospital had at that point in time the only known case in the US, I'm sure the hospital reinforced the need to pay special attention and had signs on the door to quarantine etc. This wasn't a case of TB (which can be bad) this is a disease that has a huge fatality rate and potential to wipe out cities at a time. You don't just "forget" this while putting on and taking off your PPE. -Which makes me think that the nurse most likely did everything right, and the CDC is probably using this as their "fallback" because they don't want to start an uproar, and quite frankly if that's the case, it doesn't sit very well with me. - I also "heard" ( but in all honestly I have NO idea if this is true) something to the effect that they should have been wearing respirators, but they weren't supplied with them. Which just makes me wonder about the obvious probability that it is airborne in some cases. I feel like even though "they have nothing to base this notion off of" that we're probably better off treating as such. - The fact that some people were trying to place the blame (before it got out that it was a nurse, and not another member of a healthcare team) on CNA's etc (and others who are "below nurses" on the chain of command) should be disgusted with themselves. You are everything that is wrong with the ethics of nursing and how we treat each other (meaning the whole entire healthcare team) no wonder we nurses rip each other to shreds most of the time. Please,talk to a nurse who's been in the field for longer than 5-10 years...they'll tell ya how it should be done and how nurses should treat each other and every member of the healthcare team. - To the nurse in Dallas who is unfortunately involved with this horrible mess, this new nurses heart goes out to you. Stay strong, thoughts and prayers are with you.