Nroh

Nroh has 1 years experience.

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1. Responsible for 132 clients and Working during breaks

   Nroh replied to Nroh's topic in General Nursing

   Yes it's a private facility.

2. Responsible for 132 clients and Working during breaks

   Nroh replied to Nroh's topic in General Nursing

   I actually discussed this with her in our last nurses meeting and she said no you HAVE to clock out and what she used to do when she was on the floor many moons ago blah blah blah. I just kept quiet and posted this question bc I knew I was right. I m...

3. Responsible for 132 clients and Working during breaks

   Nroh replied to Nroh's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks so much and yes they are cheap and try to cut corners. I'm glad this is something I can take further to change this "abuse".

4. Responsible for 132 clients and Working during breaks

   Nroh replied to Nroh's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks so much!!! I need to look into that while I'm looking for another job.

5. Responsible for 132 clients and Working during breaks

   Nroh replied to Nroh's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the input!!!! I'm hoping I will find something soon!!

6. Responsible for 132 clients and Working during breaks

   Nroh replied to Nroh's topic in General Nursing

   DON said I will not get paid bc clocking in before my break would put me in OT and OT is not approved.

7. Responsible for 132 clients and Working during breaks

   Nroh replied to Nroh's topic in General Nursing

   I am currently looking lol. Thanks.

8. Responsible for 132 clients and Working during breaks

   Nroh replied to Nroh's topic in General Nursing

   The DON is the one telling us this. The timekeeper as well...."it has to show that you clocked out for break whether you are still working or not bc if you don't you could sue us in a couple of years for not allowing you to clock out"...or "you have...

9. Responsible for 132 clients and Working during breaks

   Nroh replied to Nroh's topic in General Nursing

   No we don't have anything like that in place. I'm dealing with the situation now until I find a new job but I still wouldn't feel "ok" with that bc like someone else said, could a family member sue bc I "abandoned" my clients bc I took a break witho...

10. Responsible for 132 clients and Working during breaks

    Nroh replied to Nroh's topic in General Nursing

    You are right and I have thought of those possibilities. I am currently looking for another job. I don't want to jeopardize my license.

11. Responsible for 132 clients and Working during breaks

    Nroh replied to Nroh's topic in General Nursing

    Thanks for that information. I am looking for another job. It is a great job when the other nurse isn't off or when there are 3 nurses hired on night shift bc there would always be two of us there. And it's only 15 minutes from home. I don't want to ...

12. Responsible for 132 clients and Working during breaks

    Nroh replied to Nroh's topic in General Nursing

    It's an intermediate care facility for the mentally retarded. Definitely not safe, but does that make it illegal? Would I have a case if I presented it to the board or a lawyer?

13. Responsible for 132 clients and Working during breaks

    Nroh replied to Nroh's topic in General Nursing

    There are direct care staff (they aren't certified) and the one nurse if the other nurse is off. That's the thing. They want me to clock out for lunch. Technically I'm off of the clock. But I can't leave to get lunch, go to my car if I wanted to, etc...

14. Responsible for 132 clients and Working during breaks

    Nroh posted a topic in General Nursing

    I have a question. Is there a cap or legal standard in Mississippi on how many clients RNs are responsible for working in an intermediate care facility for the intellectually disabled (11p-7a)? And is it legal for me to clock out for break, and still...