Sould I remove from resume?

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I have recently resigned from my new grad internship because I felt that it was not a good fit for me. I was told that I would be transferred to a different unit and almost two weeks has passed and I have been getting the run a round from unit managers and nurse recruitment. I am now trying to look elsewhere for a position and have been told that because I was in a new grad program before alot of other hospitals will not take me. I am considering removing my 3 months work exerience in the new grad program that I was previously in so that I can get a job. Any suggestions? I'm stressed out!:banghead:

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I am sorry that I can't offer you a suggestion on this. Some have posted here that if one has not completed their probationary period then it is ok to leave it off. Others say you have to be completely honest because you can get caught and terminated for dishonesty. You have to evaluate your situation and decide based on that. How many places are there available to work? Who are you using for job references, anyone from the place where you were working? I definitely would not apply for new grad positions and mention your previous placement. Perhaps you should try a different venue for a break from scrutiny, long term care? Just a thought.

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

Caliotter3 offered good advice and before you do anything I'd consider giving your current facility more time to transfer you. Changes can take time and although 2 weeks seems like an eternity to you it really isn't much when it comes to anything the administration needs to play a part in, lol. I hope things work out for the best.

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I would hang in there. Really. Frying pan to fire and all that.

Just hang tough for a bit.

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Thanks for the responses. I'm holding tight. However, the tranfer is not a guarantee, they are only seeing what they can do. In the meantime I'm trying to find babysitting jobs to take care of rent and bills!

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Specializes in L&D.

Leave it on. Start looking for another job and explain that you were not happy on the unit you were on for the internship. Taking it off, if they found out you were actually working, is grounds for firing you later on. Taking it off also makes it look like you haven't worked at all, and ANY experience is better than none.

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I think you sould leave it on your resume as well.

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After mentioning to a few recruiters that I was previously in a new grad program, they have showed their disinterest in me because I "wasted" the time and money that my previous employer put in me. I pray that I find something soon.

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Resumes are not the same thing as job histories. If they're asking you for a job history, then you have to list it, but a resume is designed to showcase your strengths and sell yourself to the potential employer. I don't put my food and retail service jobs on my resume when I'm applying for administrative position jobs.

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.
Resumes are not the same thing as job histories. If they're asking you for a job history, then you have to list it, but a resume is designed to showcase your strengths and sell yourself to the potential employer. I don't put my food and retail service jobs on my resume when I'm applying for administrative position jobs.

Very interesting point, is that how others have interpreted this? The thing is though that probably all facilities also require a job application which would still require full disclosure.

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Specializes in LTC.
Resumes are not the same thing as job histories. If they're asking you for a job history, then you have to list it, but a resume is designed to showcase your strengths and sell yourself to the potential employer. I don't put my food and retail service jobs on my resume when I'm applying for administrative position jobs.

This makes perfect sense. You needn't include everything on a resume, only the things that would stand out and make the employer more interested in you.

I feel like it is a disadvantage to list the internship. Other employers won't know if they can trust you to hang in there or make a mad dash if you don't like their facility.

Additionally, I honestly can't remember a job application stating that I must list every place I have ever worked. Yes it says, most recent work experience, but I guess I may be reading into it a bit; or not.

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1. Keep working where you are and try to change units.

If that doesn't work out then I would be honest during future interviews.

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