Vaviora

Hi. Almost 2 months ago, I was asked to resign (in lieu of being discharged) because according to management, I did not pass my orientation/training program. To make a long story short, during my orientation, I was placed with a preceptor that I did not work well with. I asked management and the educators if I could have another preceptor, but they basically told me to "develop a thicker skin." I took on the challenge thinking I could prove to them that I can work with anybody. However, despite my efforts, my preceptor nit-picked my weekly evaluations to the point that many of what she wrote were either not true or overblown. No matter what I did, I couldn't win the battle because it was a "her word against mine" and being the "new kid on the block", it was a no-win situation for me. Now that I am out of work and looking for another job (preferably in the same specialty), I don't know if I should state that I was asked to resign or give another (true) reason which is I left because my commute was 3-4 hours long each day. I don't want prospective employers to think I will not be a good employee or I am incapable. I feel that they will think so if I tell them the truth that I did not pass orientation and was asked to resign. On the other hand, I'm afraid that they might find out even if my former employer doesn't say anything... nursing is a small world.