TrulyBlessed13

Thanks for the replies. I am hoping that I can change my schedule to every other weekend at the part.time and pick up shifts as needed with the per diem.

Hello All! As my name implies, and because I know how difficult it is for new grads, I am truly blessed to have such a dilemma. After getting off to a rocky start - fired from my first job - I accepted a part time position. A week after beginning orientation, I received an offer for per-diem work, but neither position is ideal. Job #1 Part-time, 16 hours, every weekend, may be able to pick up additional shifts (permanent, but this interferes big time with family and other commitments) $22/hr, no benefits, no shift differentials Orientation is for 3 weeks, weekends only (will float to different units even after orientation) Job #2 Per-diem, may be able to pick up additional shifts (all the pros/cons of per-diem) $24/hr, no benefits Full time orientation on LTC floor (no floating even after orientation) Commitment is 1 weekend/month and 1 summer/winter holiday (conflicts with part-time) I've thought about trying to do both, but I'm not sure it's a wise decision as a new grad. I'm leaning towards giving notice to the part time and accepting the per-diem position because of the flexibility, full time orientation, no floating and I would only have to give up one weekend. I also more have peace about the decision. Thoughts on this? What else should I take into consideration? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!

Thank you all for your responses, they have been helpful. If asked, I will be honest about what happened. Thanks again!

During the first three weeks of my orientation another nurse completed the treatments. At the end of the 3rd week, the treatments were shifted to me and I began doing them at the beginning of my fourth week. Problem is that no one had signed off on anything for a week, so I did. It was a mistake and very poor judgement on my part. The state came in, found some issues, gave the facility a flag and I was fired. Hopefully this provides enough info to give me some advice. I just did not want to sound like I was finger pointing or not taking responsibility. Thanks for understanding.

That is not the whole story, but I did not include the related details as I did not think it was necessary. If you have any advice on whether or not this experience should be included on my resume or applications, it would be greatly appreciated.

Hello All. I am a new LPN (Aug 2013) and was recently hired at a LTC facility. After four weeks into my orientation period, I was fired for not completing treatments. During the same time the state survey was conducted and the facility received a flag related to treatment issues. I have accepted responsibility for my actions, learned from this experience and now want to move on. I'm just not sure how to handle this job on a resume/application or in interviews. I did learn a lot and gained some valuable experience, but since I was employed for only a month I am not sure what to do. Any advice would be helpful. Thanks so much!

Congrats!! Thank you for sharing your story.

Congratulations!!!

Congratulations!!

Thanks for sharing. All the best to you and your future endeavors.

Thanks everyone for your support and well wishes. Blessings!

Hello everyone. Although this is my first posting, I'm not new to this site. I've been a lurker - receiving so much support and encouragement - for quite some time, first as a pre-nursing student, then as an LPN student. I'm so proud and humbled to say that finally, it's official, I'm a nurse. I'm ready to begin my new career as an LPN and make a positive impact on my future patients for God's glory. Congrats to all new nurses!!