Super-long waiting for nursing job

sunmaidliz · Sep 17, 2013

Don't worry about losing your nursing skills. They come RIGHT back. My last job, I had to start and IV and set up the pump and I hadn't done that in over a year and had graduated 2.5 years ago. When it comes to skills, trust your instincts and know that the knowledge, education, and skills are there. You know the basics and that will get you through. As for what job to take, take the one that has you working the soonest, if you can't hold out for the job you want. If you can, wait until you know exactly whats going on. Companies need to know that if they jerk potential employees around and make them wait, they won't be around for long. The thing is with this hiring environment, they can afford to make you wait, since jobs are few and far between. Also know that an interview doesn't mean a job, no matter how good the interview goes. I had two job interviews where they both said they would hire me and I never heard from them again. Above all, don't worry about losing your skills. They will always be there and as a nurse, you are always open to learning more skills and learning to do the ones you do know better.

HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD · Sep 17, 2013

Sometimes, background checks can take quite a while. Large organizations frequently use 3rd party companies to do this for them but this can be very pricey. If they are doing their own checks, it is quite a bit slower because they are waiting for call-backs and/or information from a variety of sources. If your references are slow to respond or difficult to contact, this is another delay.

Before you accept the more distant job, I suggest that you contact the first hiring manager and just explain your circumstances - s/he may be able to speed up the process or at least give you an update.

Best of luck to you!

mrnewman · Sep 17, 2013

I was waiting at home every day and so upset that even suspect my ability to be a nurse, I complained myself did something wrong to make companies/hospital don't want to hire me as a nurse and started losing my passion as a new nurse. Sunmaidliz and HouTx, thank you very much, your simple words and kindly response really gave me some confidence and hope. thanks again for your help !!!!