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Would you advise that person to list that on the new job application or to mention it in the interview? I'm just wondering? I was reading a nursing blog... See below>>>

I got fired from my first RN job and I am quite devastated. It was supposedly a new graduate training program, but it was not. It was more of a fast-track program designed to turn out ICU staff nurses at record speed. I was expected to start caring for patients on my own in the second week. I felt overwhelmed, scared and anxious. I was never able to remain on track with my workflow. In the beginning, I thought my preceptor was on my side, but she wasn't. All of my failures and shortcomings were reported to management — all of my successes were minimized and dismissed. After a torturous six weeks, I was terminated. As everyone knows, the current job market is not receptive to new RNs. Since I was there for such a short period of time, should I put it on my resume? If so, how do I answer recruiter questions as to why I was there such a short time?

Posted By: Jen Fad
Saturday, August 17th 2013 at 3:32PM
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Sometimes you have to leave off the jobs that will give you a bad reference. Working for six weeks can only be considered temporary employment. If you get hired on a new job they can observe for themselves your qualifications.
Saturday, August 17th 2013 at 6:14PM
Helen Lofton

Yep, I agree. It's career sabotage to list a reference that will give you a poor review.

Saturday, August 17th 2013 at 6:34PM
Jen Fad

Start new! Don't focus on the old job I feel is good advice! By all means file applications where areas you are related, and forget all about that fire, but keep as a teaching tool for your next position. Speak in the interview of any experienced you are acquired to offer, but without all the details of you last position. If you can be candid, do so; but use discretion. Relax, you'll find employment soon, stay focused and optimistic.

Saturday, August 17th 2013 at 7:16PM
MIISRAEL Bride

I am in agreement with Helen, Jen and Miisreal, I wouldn't include this on my resume or even mention it. I would however, use it a learning experience.
Saturday, August 17th 2013 at 9:08PM
Dorothy Johnson

Thanks for chiming in. I saw this posted on another blog by a Black nurse. there were White nurses saying that you should disclose it. That to me shows that the playing field must be different for them, because as a minority one never would even mention it. Ha!

Sunday, August 18th 2013 at 10:47AM
Jen Fad