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I am so upset. I tripped yesterday on a curb and ended up breaking my wrist. Apparently, it is a bad break on my radius near my thumb. My life was just falling into place. I got my lpn in Oct and started my first job. Plus, I am registered for classes toward my rn. I love my job and really hope I don't lose it. I am still in my probationary period. I was told any call-ins before 3 months could lead to dismissal. I never usually miss work. I had perfect attendance in LPN school. I already called work. I wanted to give them as much time as possible to cover my shift. I am going in tomorrow after I see an orthopedic doctor, to see what this means about my job. I am still going to start school in a week. I will get a good tape recorder. I am taking a and P II and micro. I keep thinking that things happen for a reason. I don't know what the reason could be. Maybe God is telling me to slow down. I am trying not to feel sorry for myself because I know there are so many people much worse off than me. Thanks for listening...wish me luck with my employer. Colleen

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Specializes in Utilization Management.

:icon_hug: Oh dear, I do hope you're better soon! Rest up and do what the doc says. You must take care of yourself first, before you can be a help to others.

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Specializes in Ortho, Neuro, Detox, Tele.

Every delay makes us stronger...and think about how much empathy you'll have for orhto patients...good luck, hun...keep your head up and take care of you first! If work isn't willing to work around LIFE, then they're not worth giving up your LIFE for!

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Specializes in Ortho, Case Management, blabla.

Bummer. Was it your dominant/writing hand? If so, double bummer.

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Specializes in NICU.

Awwww, I'm really sorry to hear this. Hang in there though, it sounds like you're keeping your head up in the midst of all this. Good luck with the meeting at your job tomorrow, let us know what happens. ((((HUGS))))

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Specializes in ICU.

feel better soon, and fingers crossed that your employer is understanding:icon_hug:

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Specializes in Bring on the babies!.

(((((((hugs)))))))

all will end well!

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Well, I went into work expecting to discuss my job standing. Instead, they were all very sympathetic and gave me forms to collect disability. I did not think I qualified because I have only been on the job for 2.5 months. That makes it a little better. Now, I just hope my skills do not get rusty. I was just starting to feel comfortable and confident. I hope nursing is like riding a bike....you never forget. Thanks for the support. Colleen

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Hang in there. I would hope your hospital would not treat this as a 'call in' You couldn't help this. Slowing down is not an option in our field of choice. :specs: A friend I graduated with broke her ankle and had to get pins placed in it during the last 4 weeks of clinicals in our 3rd semester. The dean of the nursing program told her there was no way she would be able to finish. My friend was very determined and her clinical instructor was very helpful. She traded in the wheelchair (she was supposed to keep her leg propped up) for crutches during clinicals and her instructor let her do some observing in areas like Endo, etc. She made it and at the top of our class. I also worked with a girl who was working as an LPN on the 3p-11p shift and going to school during the day with a child at home. You can do this!!!!

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