quit without notice a year ago

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Specializes in ICU.

Hello all..a year ago I quit a hospital without notice, after the 3rd med/surg director in 6 months wanted me to perform duties that were not policy. Each one sited that "it will be policy soon". In order to protect my license I told them I would not do ANYTHING that was not currently approved, written policy. I had a major disagreement with the 3rd director about this stuff, and I ended up calling out sick to avoid her, and then quit once I found another job. Childish, yes, I know. I was a brand new nurse and felt like my license was on the line and no one cared but me. I have received a post card in the mail stating that they were looking for experienced tele RN's...which is what I have been doing since I left this particular facility. I am interested because they pay more then where I currently work. My question is do I apply and take my chances, call HR and find out if I am eligible for rehire, and do you think they would hold last year against me? I am not looking to be bashed for my choices a year ago as an RN for 6 months, I am looking for honest advice. Thanks..

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I would call HR find out if you are on a NO Hire List and take it from there. If they sent you a card you might not be. If you really want to work there. these are my thoughts use them as you wish

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Specializes in Trauma Surgical ICU.

The only thing you can do is apply or call HR.

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Apparently this facility is willing to look past the fact that you quit previously without notice since they sent an inquiry to you. However, it might be worthwhile to call the Human Resources department to be sure.

And, since you stated you quit due to attempts by management to force you to perform tasks with which you were not comfortable, it might also be significant to determine if the same management and policies are in place. I assume you do not want to walk right back into the same circumstances you previously found unacceptable.

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Specializes in M/S, MICU, CVICU, SICU, ER, Trauma, NICU.

If I were the manager, I would've placed you as ineligible for rehire.

Childish decisions bring on adult consequences in our field.

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There is only one way to find out, call them and ask. But I will bet my next paycheck you are ineligible for rehire.

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Specializes in ICU.

It was just a thought..and although it was a childish decision it was warranted to save my nursing license..the director that I acted childish with was not only fired, but her nursing license was revoked after an extensive investigation, and I am proud that I was not involved in that. I am actually quite happy where I am working, it is just that this hospital pays a little more money. I get offered nursing jobs at least 3 times a month and I refuse them all. I appreciate all of the advice.

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If you get three offers a month, I am certain there are many on this site who would be happy to find out where you are located and they would like referrals to those places.

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Specializes in M/S, MICU, CVICU, SICU, ER, Trauma, NICU.
It was just a thought..and although it was a childish decision it was warranted to save my nursing license..the director that I acted childish with was not only fired, but her nursing license was revoked after an extensive investigation, and I am proud that I was not involved in that. I am actually quite happy where I am working, it is just that this hospital pays a little more money. I get offered nursing jobs at least 3 times a month and I refuse them all. I appreciate all of the advice.

Regardless of how bad it was, there are ways to go about leaving a place. You also needed documentation as far as the goings on and the compromise of your license. How else will anyone believe it if it is all about "say-so?"

It's not the way it is to be done.

If I were the hospital, I wouldn't rehire you because you lack the impulse control and maturity in a professional. Whether or not that has resolved, remains to be seen.

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Specializes in Trauma Surgery, Nursing Management.

Apply. What is the worst that can happen? I say go for it.

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Specializes in ICU.

I live and work in Southeast New Mexico. The offers I receive come from all over New Mexico, which in my understanding is a critical shortage state. I work in the only hospital around for 60 miles. The areas which I receive job offers from vary from El Paso, TX, Houston, TX, Tuscon, AZ, Lake Havasu, AZ, and Denver, CO. If one researches these areas they will find an abundance of jobs.

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Specializes in Oncology; medical specialty website.

My guess is your name is just on a mailing list and it has nothing to do with them wanting you back. Why would you want to go bak to a place you disliked if you're happy where you are now? Money isn't everything.

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