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Martymoose- I agree with you! I do not go out of my way to volunteer this, but when asked I haven't lied or omitted. I've had several interviews since and an explanation like "not a good fit" just hasn't been enough for the person interviewing me. They want specific examples, do I tell them about the two I mentioned, I wish they would just accept "not a good fit." Thank you, I would really like to get something soon also, this whole situation has made me really sad. Libby- thank you, and you are right. I would love to write more of a response, but It was extremely difficult for me to read both responses from you and Jules. Thank you both for taking to bring this perspective to my attention. Definitely a bitter pill for me to swallow. Conqueror- thank you so much! I love your unique and rational way of thinking! I really appreciate your post! Thank you! :) but to be fair, it was my first time on nights so it was my first time administering lantus. I had only ever drawn up and administered humalog. ALL syringes I had ever used/seen only held 30units. What I didn't know was lantus came from pharmacy in pre-filled larger syringe, so I didn't actually draw it up. That's why I had never seen an insulin syringe that held they many units.

Thank you Jules. Kinda harsh, but it's something I needed to hear. I hadn't thought of a lot of your insight, and I will reflect on this experience as well. Thank you! Nutella- your advice really inspired me, thank you! After reading it I applied to volunteer at a community center. I think I really need to do that for me, not just because it something to tell a potential employer. Thank you! Thank you for responding to me Johnsonmichelle! You didn't tell your new employer, at all?

I thought that too! After I resigned they said I can "tell future employeers as much it as little as I want." I just have no idea what exactly that means. Thank you!

Thank you so much for the encouraging words, I've been on so many interviews since and it's becoming difficult to stay positive. Thank you

I've been leaving it off my resume, which as least usually gets me an interview. Then the first question at my interviews so far have been: "so you're a new grad and never work as a RN before, right?" OR "So you have no hospital experience, right." and I AM honest about the 7 weeks when they ask that question... but then they want to know why, ask specific questions, want examples.. etc Oh and yes, i resigned. I was not terminated. But I'm sure they know what that means.

I desperately need advice. I was forced to resign my first new grad RN position after 7 weeks, and it's been almost Impossible getting another position. I've used sources on now to articulating my failed experience in a positive light. How I have grown from it, and why I am a better candidate because of it. I used the whole the whole positive, negative, positive formula. I've even been told by recruiters that I interviewed so well, but the manager probably won't hire me because of it... and I've not gotten a call back yet. Do I actually NEED to disclose this at all?! But here is why I was forced to resign: I was hired as a new grad RN to a med/surg unit. Orientation was 4 weeks in class, and 4 weeks bedside. Week 5, my first week bedside I was not precepted on the unit I was hired for. When I got to my unit I had a different preceptor every day, and it became evident that I did not fit in with the culture of the unit. How I learn, is by asking (appropriate) questions. I always understood that it was good to ask questions (appropriate), it shows you are interested and actively engaged. Unfortunately on this unit, my inquisitive learning style was constantly misinterpreted as a potential error/mistake and NOT a method learning. Some examples of my "potential errors" are: A) Bringing an order for 75 units of lantus to my preceptors attention, (THAT'S A LOT!) questioning the order, and asking her what 75 units of lantus looked like. -I have never seen 75 units of insulin, and an insulin syringe only holds 30 units of humalog. I couldn't fathom what 75 units of lantus looked like. **viewed as potential medication error B) I was in the process hanging Zosyn when my patient told me he was in pain. He had an order for prn dilaudid he could get now. I know Zosyn runs for 4 hours. I also know give the dilaudid I needed to document a pain assessment, go to the Pyxis, get a vitals machine, document vitals, flush, push over 2-3mins,and flush. All that could take me 15mins. I know some meds can't be given close together, So I asked my preceptor if I should stop hanging the zosyn and get the dilaudid. She didn't answer me, so I just finished hanging the zosyn then took care of the dilaudid. I did not want to make a medication error by stopping the zosyn in 15 mins to give the dilaudid, but since she didn't answer me I just finished what I was already doing. ******My preceptor told my manager I WAS NOT ASSESSING MY PATIENTS PAIN!!! I NEVER intended on holding the dilaudid for 4 hours, and that is NOT what I DID. I just wanted to know if the zosyn drip could be stopped to give the dilaudid. When being forced to resign, what the had documented as "ISSUES" were my situation appropriate learning questions. I never DID anything wrong or made ANY errors!! I was beyond floored while being confronted with LEARNING as reason for me being forced to resign. So- once again, here are my question.. any anyone could answer them: A) do I need to disclose this 7 week employment on my best job interview(s)? B) will this job show up on a background check?

Thank you for your kind words.

Thanks you so much for the support. I've obviously been have a pitty party.

Thanks! I had NO IDEA. I've never heard of that! But thanks for the heads up!!!!!!

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I graduated from a prestigious nursing school with a gpa higher than 3.5, so I would not need anyones help. I passed my nclex before all my friends, and was interviewed for a job before them also. Two weeks before my nclex, I was interviewed for the residency program of my dreams. The interview took place in June, and since the program wasn't scheduled to begin in September they told me "SPEND THE NEXT FEW MONTHS RELAXING, THIS WILL BE YOUR LAST OPPORTUNITY FOR A WHILE." ......So i relaxed, and waited.. Still hadn't heard from them by mid July... was starting to get concerned... Called human resources, emailed the nurse talent recruiter...NOTHING..needless to say, they NEVER contacted me back. Now, all my friends have jobs and I am still unemployed. I am SO ANGRY that I allowed myself to feel so comfortable with what was said at the interview that I didn't continue to apply for other programs. I lost over a month where I could have been sending out applications. I feel so dumb for allowing myself to feel secure enough to listen to them.