Should I just move on?

nursey_girl · Jul 22, 2005

I would think that any facility that doesn't take the time to give their new employees the very best running shot they can would certainly not value what employees they already have. I have never worked for a facility that has made me pay for my own CPR. You want an employer that will value you, and will do their best to work with your concerns no matter how big or small they may be.....

pie123 · Jul 22, 2005

I would think that any facility that doesn't take the time to give their new employees the very best running shot they can would certainly not value what employees they already have. I have never worked for a facility that has made me pay for my own CPR. You want an employer that will value you, and will do their best to work with your concerns no matter how big or small they may be.....

Thank you so much for your reply. I was thinking the same about the CPR course. Luckily, my brother-in-law was able to get me into a CPR course at his place of employment--for FREE! It's usually a $60 course. I am going to go ahead & take that. What the heck, it's free & I've got nothing else going on that day.

BETSRN · Jul 22, 2005

I recently took a job at my local hospital. I was told by HR that I needed a certain type of CPR. The courses on the list that I was given were either full until middle of September; the course did not meet the hospital's requirements; or accreditation was lost. I left two messages each for HR & the nurse recruiter regarding this--beginning last Thursday. The recruiter told me that the course is offered every Friday for $20, but she did not remember where this was. That has NOT been true. The cost has ranged from $40-$85 & the place that offered it every Friday has lost accreditation. HR told me the course is offered at the hospital, but since I am not technically an employee, I cannot take it.
I just happened to be speaking with the Employee Health Nurse regarding my physical & thought I would ask her if she had any idea of who I could speak with regarding my concerns. She sent me to the nurse recruiter's boss. I talked with this person who seemed very nice. She suggested that I try 3 other hospitals to see if they offer the course for non-employees. She then told me to call her again if I had any problems getting a CPR course. Well...I did have a problem & left her a message saying so 3 days ago. At the same time, I left another message for the nurse recruiter. NEITHER has returned my call. I know these people are busy, probably more than I could ever imagine. But I also get the feeling that they listen to messages & decide which they want to return & it just never happens to be mine. I called my soon-to-be unit manager yesterday & she never called me back. I'm giving her one more chance before I move on. My husband thinks I should just look for another job. But he also says that if I decide that I want to remain in this hospital, not to "Piss off too many people." Hmmm...What do you guys think? Stay there or move on?

I think I would look elsewhere. I think it is strange that a hospital would not offer its employees the type of CPR they need. I have always worked at a place that ofers all its employees the courses they eed to maintain competency.

pie123 · Jul 22, 2005

I think I would look elsewhere. I think it is strange that a hospital would not offer its employees the type of CPR they need. I have always worked at a place that ofers all its employees the courses they eed to maintain competency.

At this hospital, I was told that I am not technically an employee. I have accepted the position, but was told that when I need to recertify, at that time I can take the course at the hospital. But for now, I cannot take it there. I think that's the craziest thing.

**RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN** · Jul 22, 2005

Sounds like they don't really care about the employees and you are on your own :uhoh21: . If the school lost accreditation that is not great. Try to find another hospital that might offer the course or just somewhere else where it is accredited. Best wishes :)

CseMgr1, ASN, RN · Jul 22, 2005

In my experience in dealing with HR's, all of them have been NOTORIOUS for dragging their feet...and, as you say, deciding which messages they are and are not going to return. In addition, the VP of the department I used to work in complained regulary that she was being pressured by HR to interview prospective employees who were not qualified for the positions she was trying to fill. And, once I waited SIX months to receive an answer regarding a request for an internal transfer, and had an HR person have the gall to tell me that I "didn't know how to write a resume". :rolleyes:

The incompetence and arrogance of these people at times is absolutely radiant!

suzanne4, RN · Jul 22, 2005

What type of facility is this? If they require you to have the CPR course, they should be providing it.

Gomer · Jul 22, 2005

Did you see and read the job description? Does your job require CPR certification? If so, it is your responsibility to have it before employment. (Note: it is also your responsibility to renew any required licensure and/or certifications. The employer isn't a babysitter.)

barefootlady, ADN, RN · Jul 22, 2005

Something about this whole situation does not feel right. The facility should give the CPR course for free to you. You accepted the position, so how can they say your are not an employee? The upper management seems disconnected and distant to employee needs, so it will be that way if you work for them. I cannot tell you to ignore this job offer, I don't walk in your shoes, but I do think you should not go into this facility expecting too much in the way of orientation, fair working conditions, and positive morale from other employees.

pie123 · Jul 22, 2005

What type of facility is this? If they require you to have the CPR course, they should be providing it.

My thoughts EXACTLY!!! The unit that I accepted a position on is a Medical Surgical unit. I was told that since I am not technically an employee, I could not take the course that is offered by the hospital. But once I am an employee & it is time to recertify, then I can take the course offered by the hospital.

pie123 · Jul 22, 2005

Did you see and read the job description? Does your job require CPR certification? If so, it is your responsibility to have it before employment. (Note: it is also your responsibility to renew any required licensure and/or certifications. The employer isn't a babysitter.)

In the job description that I received, it does state that BCLS is required, I have BCLS. The problem is that in my course, AED was not required. I fully understand that the employer is not a babysitter & would not expect that. I have no problem with scheduling courses that I need to take. I do have a problem with being provided with outdated information. I do have a problem with being given a list of courses that do not even meet the criteria. If you read my post, you read that I do not require babysitting, as I mentioned that I was able to get into a course at my brother-in-law's place of employment, this was after telephoning several other places in the valley. My issue is not only the CPR course, it is the total lack of communication regarding anything that has to do with my future employment with this hospital.