I an reapplying for a job with a company I used to work for and I could use some advice. I did not leave by choice. It was my first nursing job and I made some mistakes. It was a very challenging and poorly run unit with a high turnover. I had not yet learned how to manage my stress and I got burned out. I worked there about 2 and a half years and have been gone for more than 5 years.
My question is how do I best discuss this in an interview? I would very much like to work for this company again. At the time, I was frequently 5 to 7 minutes late. I no longer have that problem. I have been at my current job about 2 and a half years and have been late maybe once or twice. The reason I was let go from that job was for the lateness and I got into an argument with another nurse in a common area. I have matured a lot since then and I've grown exponentially as a nurse.
Advice would be appreciated from anyone that has experienced this or any hiring managers that may have some input. I want to be honest but I also want to have a chance.
