I'm in a dilemma currently in which, as a new grad, I've been applying to every hospital I possibly could for any positions available when new grad offerings are open, but I've had no luck getting an interview with any place I've applied for. I've managed to get a couple interviews but only due to a hiring event or special circumstances in which someone had withdrawn from a priority based system. Even then, I haven't heard back from these places so thus I never got the job.
However, an opportunity came up recent from a friend who knows a friend that could get me into a hospital but, after doing much research, it turns out, this place is not just unsafe, but has a reputation in the entire country for underperforming in infection control, safety, practices to prevent errors, evidence-based practice, lack of staff communication along with infighting and backstabbing.
Should I still go for it because it's the only offer I have at this point? I've been at this for half a year now with no dice.
To officially leave on good terms, you simply give your two weeks notice.
This varies by facility. In every one I've ever worked in, RN's and other licensed professionals are required to give 30 days. In these cases, only giving 2 weeks would result in not being eligible for rehire. This may vary by facility or even region, but just make sure to follow your employee handbook to a T. Even if you think you wouldn't want to go back, you always want to leave the door open.
Specializes in LPN skilled nursing facility for 5 years.
Sometimes you have to start somewhere and get your foot in the door, and while you're waiting your 3 months or 6 months you can slowly start looking someplace elsewhere. You have to start somewhere. All hospitals have bad reputation somehow but that doesn't mean you will be following their steps of bad practices. Get your foot in the door and bail out in 6 months. That is something I would do
I've been a staff nurse, agency nurse,and travel nurse. Wherever I am, I maintain my nursing standards. You can bloom anywhere. Fertilizer is actually poop. Go out there and get started!
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FolksBtrippin said:
Interesting, what is meant by "regulations"? Talk to your contact at the NICU. I would think that even if they can't hire you until a few months from now, they should still be able to interview you and give you an offer. If you have an offer that starts in a few months, you probably can do any old thing until then. I don't think I would wait a few months just for an interview, but for a known offer, yes.
Agreed.
The longer OP is unemployed, the less desirable she'll appear to potential employers. This applies not only to nursing but all employment. And there's what, 2 years of new grads that just graduated by the time the maybe interview comes around. It's dangerous to wait even longer for something so vague.
It's unfortunate that new grad programs often require zero experience, but some will allow up to 6 months.
Probably better to go with the sure thing. First job doesn't mean it has to be your dream job.
I didn't read any of what you wrote yet but the answer is NO! Always follow your gut.
Okay, now I'll read you post..
BRB
Okay so I didn't know you've been unemployed for a bit, that changes things. Agree with most posters here, you have to start somewhere but before we go down that road, if you haven't already, do you know any other nurses? That's how most nurses I know get jobs through their friends and relatives.
I am in a similar position as you! I haven't been able to find a job and I was recently offered a job in hospital with a really bad reputation. A Facebook group of nurses continually comments about how bad this hospital is , and telling peolple not to work there, it's bad for your license, etc. I'm sad because I really need and want a job, but not sure it's worth the risk.
And I was a traveler once and didn't listen to people's warnings and quit after one day working at a very unsafe place. Now I listen. But as the person before you wrote, read some of the comments to see exactly what they are trying to convey. Then determine if what you are required to do has anything to do with some of the actions/behaviors that give that place a bad rep. Sometimes it doesn't even pertain to what you'll be doing.
mdsRN2005, ASN, BSN, RN
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This varies by facility. In every one I've ever worked in, RN's and other licensed professionals are required to give 30 days. In these cases, only giving 2 weeks would result in not being eligible for rehire. This may vary by facility or even region, but just make sure to follow your employee handbook to a T. Even if you think you wouldn't want to go back, you always want to leave the door open.