Strange Interview

[tattooednurse26]

Today I interviewed by a hospice agency. The position is for RN Case Manager so I was pretty excited since that is what I really want to do. So here's my background I'm a newly licensed RN with LPN background. I sent in my resume and filled out an application with all this information. Ok action.... I'm greeted by the director who seemed quite pleasant. She asked me about my background while reviewing my application then all of a sudden the questions came out of nowhere. What is hospice? What is morphine? What is morphine used for? What would you give morphine for? If your patient had an O2 Sat of 82% on comfort care what would you do for them? Name some medications you would give a patient who was agitated? These are the questions I remembered off my head. There was probably a few more. The questions wasn't the problem it was how it was executed which got me. I believe if you're going to drill me then just give your applicants a written exam. But anyways its over now. So after the pop quiz I was asked about my background specifically in rehab which was a plus in the directors eyes. We talked a little more about what the position entailed then she asked me if I had any questions. So I asked her who is the ideal candidate for this position? She said," Someone who is experienced, RN, and has a bachelor's." I'm thinking check... check ... what?! She told me regulations required I had a bachelor's or enough RN experience to be a case manager. I'm over here thinking then why in the heck did you call me in? I was very clear about my background and education. If I didn't meet your requirements why are you wasting my time. And btw none of this was in the job description which I make sure to read to avoid awkward situations like this one. So of course I'm looking at her with a puzzled look. She went on to tell me she called me in because I use to be a LPN which impressed her. So I'm thinking to myself....ok...ok... there's hope again. Then she told me but you're a new grad rn and we've been burned by new grad before. They would stay to get their experience then leave the company. I'm thinking to myself what does this have to do with me? So again I'm trying to put my words together. I started explaining I know where I want my career to go. I always enjoyed community health nursing as a LPN and while in school. I told her it wasn't until my community health rotation that I found what I wanted to do. I shadowed a hospice nurse who was an awesome teacher and knew this is what I wanted to do. I went on about the difference between me and the other new graduates was that I was previously a LPN and I'm mature enough to know what I want and I don't like to waste my time nor energy on fruitless endeavors. I guess my words seemed to put me back into consideration and all was well....until our conversation seemed to take another awkward turn. She brought up the fact that some RN'S resent her because she's an LPN and they don't like her telling them what to do but she said she's been doing her job for 18 years and know all the codes and laws and stuff like that. Sooo in my head I'm thinking again what does this have to do with me? I'm pretty sure you know your job if you're the director. You being a LPN is the last concern I have at this time. So we wrapped up the interview, she gave me her card and told me I should here back the end of the week. I'm not sure if this is weird to other ppl but I've been on plenty of interviews before and none felt awkward like that one to me. I'm not even sure I'll get a call back. If not oh well....life goes on. What do you think?

[tattooednurse26]

"So I ended up getting the job offer and accepting. Invitale thanks for the advice. It help me make my decision."

I'm so glad I helped you!

When do you start? Please let me know how it all works out. My well wishes are with you.

I actually started today. I just watched videos and filled out paper work but office staff very pleasant. I'll keep you posted on my progress. Thanks again!

[tattooednurse26]

Update:

I lost the position. Here's why I was waiting on my license to get approved by the board. I made the interviewer aware of this. She told me if my license didn't come in time then my orientation would be put on hold. So I came in for a few hours here and there getting acquainted with the paper work. After a week it became increasing difficult to reach the director. The receptionist always said she was busy doing something. I got suspicious after the second call. The director finally called back and told me I've been so busy, the receptionist hasn't even been telling me you've been calling. I'm thinking....bullcrap. She told me that she couldn't use me and she must move on since my license hasn't come in so she hired another person for the position. I'm thinking to myself so why would you say my orientation would be on hold. She told me I could call her back once I got my license to see what was available. I told thank you for the opportunity but at this time I don't feel this organization would be a good fit for me. Because of the lack of communication. Thank and I wish you luck. Good bye. Basically I understand she had staffing needs but she didn't communicate that to me. I thought she was willing to at least orientate me in paperwork and shadow on a few visits at least. But I guess there was miscommunication and no communication because she didn't return my phone calls until AFTER she hired someone else. That is completely shady to me so I decided to move on myself to better opportunities.

[klone, MSN, RN]

Good plan. I'm sorry it didn't work out for you.

[FolksBtrippin, BSN, RN]

I'm so sorry. . That's very disappointing. Are you still a licensed LPN? Doesn't make sense if you are.

Best wishes finding a new job in hospice, and I think you were right to respond the way you did. She offered you a job and then took it away. Not something you want to go back to.

[tattooednurse26]

I'm an RN who use to be a LPN. Thanks for the words of encouragement. It's sucks but I know what I have to offer. So I'll just wait on my temp license then get back into job hunting. I'm to determined to give up :)