farley15

the former agency called the pt and told them i was no longer working for them. The family called me and asked me how we could continue my caring for their family member. I said I was applying at some different agency but they should contact their case manager (who does not work for either nursing agency.) I have put in an application at a new agency, the family called that agency and said you have someone interviewing, we would like her to work in our home how can we do that. etc. AGAIN there is no issue here. My concern is talking in the interview about the termination.

It's the patients choice not mine to change agencies. and they are able to utilize more than one agency at a time. I did not ask them to follow me, or suggest it. They asked what I was going to do... anyway... I mentioned it mostly to show the situation. and no there is nothing unethical about it at all.

Another thing which will be difficult for you is that even in areas where you would be hired, you usually have to obtain a local license. The difficulty for you there, is in countries I have lived and worked in, you need to have a minimum of experience to get that. Another thought is just to continue your RN to BSN on line while overseas, and work on base even as a substitute, or per diem if possible. I assume you will eventually be returning to the US and could then practice. You should also check out International schools, some US companies with international offices hire US nurses to work in their on site infirmaries, or as an on call nurse for emergencies. Research job opportunities for international nurses on line in the possible countries your husband could be posted to. Hope this helps a bit.

So, I am an RN with >25 years experience, and therefore should have known better and got myself in a fix. Not anything related to patient care, but in home care, paperwork issues. I have multiple experiences, and skills; my patients from the agency i was terminated from are following me to the next agency at which I have an interview soon. My problem is what do I say? this was sudden; they left the patient without coverage etc. And I know I don't have to say I was terminated...but then what would I say? Bit of a quandary...and a mess of my own making ...any suggestions would be appreciated... feeling more than bit stupid....