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Try using the search feature...I'm sure you will find lots of examples for your paper...there are lots of forums and posts on this topic on the AN site- best of luck.

Thanks again for your advice. I wanted to update you- I have an L&D interview next week! I did list the job on the app, and explained the situation on the phone and she still wanted to interview me so fingers crossed! :)

Thanks for the advice...first, I tried directly addressing the behavior with the person, who simply denied what I saw with my own eyes. I addressed this behavior with the educator, who said that she'd received a lot of complaints about the same individual and wanted me to put this along with my other observations on paper, which I did. Finally, I addressed my concerns about the unprofessional behavior on the unit with my manager, who basically stated "nurses eat their young" - I mean she literally used the phrase. I requested an immediate transfer within OB, as I felt this was not a good fit for me, and she did not allow it, stating I would have to apply for the open positions and see if I get one based on seniority. I wasn't willing to wait, so I resigned. I don't want to state exactly what the unprofessional behavior was, as I want to maintain the anonymity, but basically it was childish behavior. I am a professional and maintain a positive attitude. I was not the only one who was aware of the problems on the unit. Based on stories I've read and heard, there have been nurses who were treated much worse than I was, but I wasn't willing to tolerate it, especially when it looked like there was no end in sight regarding any changes from management. I'm just so frustrated- I am a second career nurse- I was in social work prior to this- why do we treat fellow professionals like we are in high school? I really wish I could give specific examples but the nursing community isn't that big, as the above poster mentioned! Thanks for the advice- esp babyktchr- you seem like an excellent manager- wish I could come work for you! I will mention my experience without bashing the unit- I just don't want it to hurt me, having left so soon. I will just focus on what I learned and explain how it wasn't a good fit. I'm so disheartened thanks for listening.

I have a dilemma- recently landed what I thought was my dream job in L&D - the unit was not a good fit and I left 8 weeks into my orientation. I was told I was doing just fine, but I couldn't stand the unprofessional behavior of several staff on the unit, and the training was also not structured well. In hindsight, I should have stuck it out long enough to transfer or find another job, but I couldn't do it- I was miserable. I do have a year of experience, but not in L&D. My question is should I mention the 8 weeks of training if I apply for another L&D position or not? Obviously I don't plan on putting it on a resume, but as far as disclosing it on apps, would it put me at a disadvantage or an advantage? I really did learn a lot during that time. Since it was such a short stint, and I didn't even stay 90 days, am I even required to list it as employment? I appreciate your advice.

Always patient number one.

I would remail the whole package with a note stating the app wasn't included with the first one. Good luck- you're only human and you don't suck!

Just take their wrist, tell them you are taking a pulse, look at your watch and watch their chest. If resps are normal and even, you should only have to count for 10 to 15 seconds. Hope that helps!