quit without notice a year ago

[Sun_danc3rRN]

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..

[steelydanfan]

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to save my nursing license..the director that I acted childish with was not only fired, but her nursing license was revoked after an extensive investigation, and I am proud that I was not involved in that.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.

This all sounds just a little fishy to me.

[steelydanfan]

oh there was a lot of proof of goings on which helped aid in the person being discharged from her job and losing her license, and how she attempted to get not only myself, but every nurse under her, to compromise her license. I can assure you that I have impulse control. I previously worked at this hospital in the capacity of a Surg tech for 11 years, 9 of which were without a single sick day. This is not my first job, nor even my first degree. I have been at my new facility for exactly the amount of time I have not been employed by the other facility, which is 13 months, without an issue. From the glowing reports I get from my peers, as well as perfect scores on my evaluations, I would say it has been seen, and proven, to this point.

Perfect scores on your evaluations as well as glowing reports from your peers? Now I KNOW this is a plant.

[Tina, RN]

I think that you should definitely stay where you are. It sounds like you like the facility and are happy. That alone is worth it's weight in gold. If you need to earn some extra money, I agree that doing per diem work at an agency or home health would be a better idea.

Best wishes!

[Altra, BSN, RN]

I get offered nursing jobs at least 3 times a month and I refuse them all. I appreciate all of the advice.

No, you are solicited to apply for nursing jobs at least 3 times a month. And that is not an offer.

A job offer involves an actual offer made after some type of application process. Unless you are spending considerable time applying, providing references, and actually going on interviews ... I don't think you are being "offered nursing jobs at least 3 times a month."

Yes, this is semantics, but this is an important difference.

Flyers can be sent out by any healthcare organization that considers this an effective way to recruit. They simply obtain lists of licensed nurses in surrounding zip codes. I've gotten enough of these myself to know that they are often well-designed to make the receiver feel specially, personally recruited. But it's important to recognize them for what they are: no different than any other piece of advertising in your mailbox. They have the same potential to theoretically connect you with something that may be desirable for you, and the same potential to connect you with ... nothing at all.

Hoping that this perspective helps you evaluate whether or not to consider applying for another job.