Seven Hells: Vent

[ThePrincessBride, MSN, RN, NP]

So, I have been at my job for seven months now and I applied for a transfer to my dream unit. My application was rejected, so I emailed the supervisor to touch base to see what more I can do to become a competitive candidate. I had talked with her before and have even went as far as to do what she suggested: join the specialty's organization, volunteer on a routine...she said she would sent off my resume.

Now? She is saying that the manager is recommending TWO years of med/surg experience to even be considered even though I have done EVERYTHING that the supervisor has asked and that unit has hired so many new grads. She says that med/surg is great and blah, blah, blah. But let's face it: how can working with sick adults help with premies? It doesn't. This is the same person who told me she only spent one year in med/surg prior to switching to my dream specialty.

I am livid. I feel like I am being strung along, and that I have absolutely no future whatsoever at my job. I have since started filling applications at other places.

I am half-way done with the residency program with more than seven months of experience, and I am damn sure not going to stay another 17 months in hopes getting something that I probably won't get. I have been at this hospital for damn near five years, and I am furious. I get waiting to a year-mark, but two? Hell no.

At this point, what should I do? Should I leave the hospital and try to get on somewhere else? Contact her after the residency program is over (I will have almost 14 months of experience) and say that I am ready to transfer? I would hate to leave this institution as I am almost vested and it has great benefits, but I don't want to reward this stringing along behavior.

[Farawyn]

Are more experienced nurses waiting to get into your specialty?

[caliotter3]

I agree with your disappointment. You have seven months experience (and even more time at the hospital) and you were passed over to accommodate new grads? You are​ being strung along. If I were you, I would continue my job search and at opportune times remind these people that you want the transfer.

[ThePrincessBride, MSN, RN, NP]

Are more experienced nurses waiting to get into your specialty?

Not that I am aware, but there were about eight (!) positions open. I am not sure what else to do, but I feel like I am being given the run around. If this keeps up, I may just say forget it and leave nursing entirely or at least the state.

[Farawyn]

I agree with your disappointment. You have seven months experience (and even more time at the hospital) and you were passed over to accommodate new grads? You are​ being strung along. If I were you, I would continue my job search and at opportune times remind these people that you want the transfer.

Where does she say she was passed over to accommodate new grads?

EDIT: I see it now, nevermind.

[ThePrincessBride, MSN, RN, NP]

I agree with your disappointment. You have seven months experience (and even more time at the hospital) and you were passed over to accommodate new grads? You are​ being strung along. If I were you, I would continue my job search and at opportune times remind these people that you want the transfer.

Yeah. I am working on my fifth year at this hospital without a single write-up. I have been promoted twice from sitter, to nursing assistant and now to RN. It is BS.

[Coldsvt]

I hate to be mean but seriously you NEED to do your time in the trenches (7 months is nothin in time) you will get your dream specialty some day. Patients is a virture and good things come to those who wait

[Farawyn]

Well, if you are going to give up nursing entirely because you cant get what you want after 7 months? After you worked so hard to become a nurse and get a job?

I don't know what to say to that. I think you would regret it.

You have a choice. Follow the proper channels and learn what you can and wait, or leave.

I just left a 20 year hospital job for the same reasons. My choice- and it was the wrong one.

[Been there,done that, ASN, RN]

The supervisor's suggestion really meant nothing. The manager has set hiring guidelines and can indeed, modify those guidelines.

Seven months nursing experience within one facility , usually would not even qualify for an internal transfer. Not seeing how your were"strung along". You elicited the advice of a supervisor, and took it.

I hear how upset you are. Deep breaths for awhile. Realize that you are lucky to HAVE a residency.

[ThePrincessBride, MSN, RN, NP]

Well, if you are going to give up nursing entirely because you cant get what you want after 7 months? After you worked so hard to become a nurse and get a job?

I don't know what to say to that. I think you would regret it.

You have a choice. Follow the proper channels and learn what you can and wait, or leave.

I just left a 20 year hospital job for the same reasons. My choice- and it was the wrong one.

You are right. It is a little too soon to be talking about leaving nursing. But I'm just afraid if I stick it out two years that next thing I know, they will be telling me that I don't have the right kind of experience, you know?

[Farawyn]

You are right. It is a little too soon to be talking about leaving nursing. But I'm just afraid if I stick it out two years that next thing I know, they will be telling me that I don't have the right kind of experience, you know?

I have worn many hats. A few jobs I got because I had "years" not specialty, and I learned. You are teachable and you learn every day. Step up and be a leader, be willing to learn, and keep your eye on what you want.

Keep track of any correspondence regarding a transfer.

Don't drive yourself crazy with the what ifs.

[ThePrincessBride, MSN, RN, NP]

The supervisor's suggestion really meant nothing. The manager has set hiring guidelines and can indeed, modify those guidelines.

Seven months nursing experience within one facility , usually would not even qualify for an internal transfer. Not seeing how your were"strung along". You elicited the advice of a supervisor, and took it.

I hear how upset you are. Deep breaths for awhile. Realize that you are lucky to HAVE a residency.

Yeah. I wouldn't be so upset if this "rule" was enforced for everyone. But it seems that people play favorites and to heck with those who aren't the lucky ones...