So excited but got disappointed

[Nayhi, ADN, CNA, LPN]

So getting my RN license got me all hype up and looking for jobs. I had three possibilities of place to work. My first choice was where I already work but at the time they’re not hiring. However there was another place that was more closer to my house and I wanted to work there and they were hiring. Then there is the 30min commute and more dangerous place but are hiring continuously or desperately (their nurses turn around is high).So I applied on all three. I first applied at closer to my house and then to commute place. I first did interview for the 30min commute. I just wanted to try and practice on interview . Cocky but didn’t care much if I get it or not. Then I finally received an email for my 2nd choice(closer to my house)  and I was so excited! Then the next day I received a job offer on the 30min commute. I was glad but not thrilled. So I did the interview for the closer one but I knew after the interview I blew it! ? Even though my friend that already work there gave me pointers, I still blew it. So not even a week after my interview my friend already found out that I did not get the job. They hired 10 and unfortunately I didn't make the cut. So disappointed but Then my work finally advertised RN job! I was so excited because I thought I had one supervisor that was rooting for me and supported me (so it seems that way because thats what she said to my friend). Come to find out she actually doesn’t care and told my friend for me to just accept the job offer. I wasn’t surprised at all because she’s the same person that bad talked about others that left. According to this supervisor, the staff  that left my work is because they weren’t good enough or had bad attitude so they didn’t hire them. I guess thats what she thinks of me because her close friend that I work with is afraid that I might be her boss someday. It’s possible but not in the near future. It's sad when supervisors used their authority to manipulate staff. It’s even disappointing to blocked people from being successful. 
Sadly, to jump start my RN career I must risk my safety and accept the 30min commute. Goodluck to me and thanks for reading my venting. 

To My fellow nurses always remember the day and how you attain your first job as a nurse. Never forget how others made you feel. If its good, be role model to others too. If its bad, learned and make it better for the future nurses. Goodluck 

[Hannahbanana, BSN, MSN]

Don’t get too fixated on the “risk my safety” thing.

Reminded me of the cold February day I went to clinical in my student nurse uni (a dress, not scrubs, LOL) and fell on some ice as I exited the subway. Landed on my hip, tore my nylons, skinned my knees. It wasn’t the best neighborhood in the city and I was alarmed when a couple of skeezy-looking guys hauled themselves up out of a doorway and came towards me. I almost panicked.

”You alright, missy? You hurt? You need help?” And they gently got me to my feet and dusted me off. Moral of the story: even skeezy-looking bums can be kind humans.

Second story: I was visiting a patient on the 9th floor of a bad-looking building, broken windows, graffiti all over, trash in the lobby. Got on the elevator and there were three really big tough looking guys in there. I mean, do-rags, tattoos, scars, chains, scary-looking dudes. I held my bag a bit tighter as the doors closed and we rode up in silence. One spoke.

”You da nurse?”

”Yes, I am.”
More silence.

”Nurse he’ped my momma once. (pause) You have a good day.” Nods from all three. 

Moral of the story: Even scary-looking dudes have mommas, and they know nurses are helpers. 
In all the years I went in and out of “bad neighborhoods,” I was never once hassled or accosted. Don’t be stupid, travel with a friend if you can, keep in light areas, but act like you belong there as a helper, not prey, and you’ll be OK.

Good luck in your new job. 

[Psychnursehopeful, ASN, RN]

It sounds like you're into the drama and rumours. Having experience and "friends" who work there didn't help at all. You should remember this when you start wherever you are. It may not be the Ritz or a level 1 teaching magnet, award winning hospital but it's your place of employment. Avoid the drama as best you can and focus on doing your best.