placed on unpaid adminstative leave today

allnurses Guide · Apr 17, 2008

ouch.

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fancee free · Apr 17, 2008

I am really sorry to hear that this is happening to you. I am sending you positive thoughts :redbeathe. I hope everything works out for you.

jessiern, BSN, RN · Apr 17, 2008

Please don't let this ruin your daughters big day for you or her! Just remember, you can get another job, but you will never have that day back.

leslie :-D · Apr 17, 2008

i work in-pt hospice as well, and very much understand the dilemmas that families present.

i'm so very sorry your employer would not support you.

if you care to pm me, please feel free to do so.

in the meantime, please, do not let anything or anyone interfere w/your dtr's wedding day.

that, my friend, is indeed something to celebrate and cherish.

stay strong.

everything happens for a reason.:icon_hug:

leslie

lindarn · Apr 17, 2008

Today, i was placed on unpaid administrative leave. I have been a nurse for 31 yrs and have never had such a thing happen to me. I have been a hospice nure for the past 1 1/2 yrs. During my last calll weekend also known as the weekend from hell- i ****** off a family, so today I'm facing unemployment. the worst part about this is my daughter is getting married Sat. Sort of hard to smile and act like everything is wonderful. I have already applied on line for a staff nure postion at a hospital and hope that I will get hired. I can't imagine going back to work for my present employer. It seem as if the rules change every day and the staff is never given the benefit of the doubt. I have always been a well repsected nurse in my community and well liked by my co workers and Drs. I can't stop crying.

I don't know all of the details, but after your daughter's wedding, I would call an Employment Attorney ASAP. Call the state Bar Association, and ask for referrals. TAANA, is an association of Nurse Attorneys, and I would be inclined to call one of them. Good Luck.

Lindarn, RN, BSN, CCRN

Spokane, Washington

nrsjo · Apr 17, 2008

Seems a bit harsh just because a family was upset. Did they give you the details of the complaint? I agree though, I would contact a labor attorney to find out what your rights are.

BrokenRNheart · Apr 17, 2008

jrbl,

I came to this forum in February totally defeated and fed up with nursing.

Management is evil and I think we should be able to do evals on them as well. I am tired of management having full control over how I look with their own opinions.

I jumped on a job and it went sour. It was so strange. I was still so upset and sickened that it made it even worse. I have not worked and I feel so much better. I have read and followed so many posts here that slowly made me feel better along with the time off.

I didn't push for any jobs and just did some thinking. Did a lot of thinking about what else I can do.

I finally interviewed but because of the blow out with the past employer I don't think I will hear from them.

I went back to an agency I worked for and I am starting back to work for them on Friday and I feel ready.

I have come to the conclusion that things happen for a reason because I was so unhappy at the last job but not doing anything about leaving. I don't know what your circumstances are, but I do say to forget about it and enjoy your daughter's wedding. I have been so broke but I am surviving. I hardly worry about the bills any more. They will be there when I feel better. What worked best for me was to forget about finding a job, come here and read to see you are not alone and read things that make you laugh too. Enjoy that wedding and allow yourself some time off to figure out what you want to do. I really needed this break and I do feel so much better.

And know that so many of us know how rotten we get treated in this field. Enjoy your time off.

GizmosMom · Apr 17, 2008

I am so sorry to hear that this happened, but I think that even better things will be in store for you. I don't know why things happen and I know none of us does.

On another note, my mom was in assisted living and a nursing home in the Chicago area for 4 years before she passed away. The nurses, CNA's and staff took good care of her and without going into all the family dynamics, I knew she was in good hands. She spent most of her time in the same "corporation's" facilities and I know that the staff enjoyed being around her and talking with her. When the end days came, I know I can't say enough good things about the hospice professionals as well.

The best to all of you who work in LTC and hospice. You give of yourselves and that's the most important thing we can do when all is said and done. I'll be forever grateful for the good care my mom received.

If nursing school is in my future, the care she received is another signpost to lead me in that direction.

locolorenzo22, BSN, RN · Apr 17, 2008

The milestones in our lives are days that we can't get back....graduations, weddings, deaths, and births.........don't let them win.....

Enjoy the day....and know the job situation will be there the next day....sending positive prayers and thoughts to you.

TazziRN, RN · Apr 17, 2008

I was terminated two days before my daughter's senior prom. Hubs and I decided not to say anything to her until afterwards, and the family was sworn to secrecy so her day wouldn't be ruined. I'm so glad we did that.

I'm also glad for the termination, because it opened a door for me into a new life. I'm bitter about how the termination came about, but I'm not sorry I'm not at that facility anymore.

Wendy_RN · Apr 17, 2008

I am so sorry you been treated this way. It is unfortunate that nursing is becoming more and more about customer service and not patient care. I am sorry, but the customer is not always right. Families are stresed when they deal with the impending loss of a loved one, but that is no excuse to take it out on their nurse. You deserve better, and you will find better. Please don't let this ruin your daughter's wedding.