Nurses General Nursing
Published May 22, 2011
You are reading page 2 of Fired from my med/surg job after almost 3 years
su9032
129 Posts
I had a similar situation where I was intimidated into writing a resignation letter otherwise I was going to be fired and I wouldn't get my last 2 weeks of pay (it was a sales job & there was a tiny clause in the employment contract about this so I didn't have a choice since I needed the money). I did not get unemployment or any letter of recommendation even though I asked for one (they refused). They just wanted my resignation letter to cover their own butt.
Anyway, I'm not a nurse yet, but is doing an assessment a couple of hours early a major ordeal where you knew you were breaking a policy? Are you aware of other nurses that were doing the same thing? Why weren't you written up first and given an opportunity to correct the situation? Was someone hurt as a result of you doing an assessment too early?? seriously, what's the deal? This does not sound fair.
gettingbsn2msn, MSN, RN
610 Posts
Yes, I had been written up prior. Maybe I did not make that clear. I had no other infractions. As a matter of fact, the NM told me that they really did not know how to handle it as usually people are let go for lates, tardies, whatever, but not assessments.
I am thinking I am not going to turn in a resignation letter right away. I am eligible for tuition reimbursement and I am terrified I will not get that. I passed all the classes so I am eligible for over 1k.
One more thing, I told the nurse manager how busy I was that particular night and I forgot to add an extra assessment to the 2300 to 0700 hour. I simply forgot. It is as simple as that. I did not forget anything else...ever. I had been on the phone all night with the doc with the lady who thought she was having a heart attack. She was not. Also 2 admissions that I had to complete by myself.
Oh, and I worked a ton of extra. The floor is continuously short. I am sorry I keep writing about this but I am just upset...... but now I am starting to get mad (not good for my BP).
1- Were you written up for the same thing?
2- Also, do you know any attorneys who could advise you? What state do you live in? Maybe you should call the department of labor to be advised or the unemployment office? If you resign, can you still collect unemployment?
God, I keep thinking of things. I wear a locator so if they thought I was not in the room during 2300-0700 they could do a locator check.
leenak
980 Posts
This sounds like you might need a lawyer. Do they have a clause about education reimbursement? If you resign, you might owe them money for all your educational costs that they have paid thus far or a portion of it.
nursel56
7,078 Posts
I'm so sorry this happened to you. It's like a death. And I'm like you - I get very attached to the culture and the friends - all I can tell you for sure is there are often things at play behind the scenes and if you are anything like me I assume the best about people and when things hit the cr***** I've been the last to know.
Hanging around here for as long as I have I know Good Nurses Get Fired. Sometimes with 30 years of experience and a spotless record.
In my state if an employer says you were let go for "cause" it can interfere with a timely unemployment claim or we can be denied altogether- which I just mention in case your state might have similar regulations.
If you haven't seen it - maybe reading Viva Las Viejas blogs here on coming back from a termination will help you feel less alone. (((hugs))) You will bounce back, I know. It just doesn't feel like it now . .
A&OxNone, MSN, RN
209 Posts
I have no wise wisdom but, I do have hugs. (((hugs))) I am so sorry this happend to you.
Caffeine_IV
1,198 Posts
I'm sorry to hear this. It doesn't sound fair at all. I'm also curious as to if you were written up about this in the past.
I don't understand why a floor that is perpetually short would fire someone over this.
madwife2002, BSN, RN
26 Articles; 4,777 Posts
I am so sorry that you are going through this
greatshakes
255 Posts
You should have at least been warned verbally. They are trying to cop out of something. I feel for you.