I’m a RN in TN who recently had a Class D misdemeanor for paraphernalia in another state. This was reduced by the way from a misdemeanor for possession of marijuana. I was searched on my way back from Colorado and they found 2 containers of high CBD/...
richnurse828 replied to richnurse828's topic in Geriatric
Indeed I will admit that my conduct was inexcusable. I should not have called the resident that word and I will have to learn and do better from now on. Regarding the lunch issue, it really is hard to take a break when you have to do admits, dischar...
richnurse828 replied to richnurse828's topic in Geriatric
After talking with my lawyer, it turns out I am eligible for a substantial sum due to all of my missed breaks, etc. under state law if it is not possible for a worker to take a lunch break or the 10 min breaks that are mandatory under state labor reg...
richnurse828 replied to richnurse828's topic in Geriatric
That doesn't make sense. Did you even read my posts? I was being forced to do the 2000 med pass for two nurses. How can I ethically be responsible for doing that? It's not possible and my DON even acknowledged that when he asked me to just pass the...
richnurse828 replied to richnurse828's topic in Geriatric
Well, as if this situation couldn't get any stranger...the other day I get a call from that sister facility and they want me to come work for them. I'm thinking this is really strange bc there is a policy within the company that states If you are fir...
richnurse828 replied to knitnurse72's topic in Geriatric
Welcome to the wonderful world of ltc. Try not to beat yourself up too much bc their expectations really are impossible. Basically the number one thing that the mgmt cares about from nurses is documentation. This is the only thing keeping them fro...
richnurse828 replied to richnurse828's topic in Geriatric
Well it finally happened. I got fired. Here's what happened: the other night I was working, had an admit to do,etc. it was just me and 2 other nurses in the whole facility, no supervisors, no tx nurse, no Adon, etc. well right before the dinner t...
I have been working at this snf a little over a year now and I am quickly losing faith in this whole profession. Firstly, I am a white male somewhat new grad with Filipino bosses and coworkers. There have been a lot of changes going on: the adminis...
richnurse828 replied to wannabeeverything's topic in Disabilities
well said, Chaya. I'm unfortunately in the same boat. It amazes me that no one (it seems) understands that social anxiety is a real disorder. Everyone just expects you to be as warm and outgoing as everybody else. Work can be incredibly miserable...