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1. Threatened to be Fired for "patient safety" issues.

   crimson and clover replied to crimson and clover's topic in Safety

   Thanks for the replies. With the exception of the hostile one, of course. I didn't post this blog to be insulted and I don't feel a need to waste time defending myself. That said, I have left the position several months ago and am currently looking f...

2. Threatened to be Fired for "patient safety" issues.

   crimson and clover replied to crimson and clover's topic in Safety

   Looking back, I feel like I never had a chance once the fact that I was expecting was revealed. I did go to my union right away, but my union wasn't very strong and I actually think that made things worse for me. My NM really had it out for the union...

3. Threatened to be Fired for "patient safety" issues.

   crimson and clover replied to crimson and clover's topic in Safety

   Also, the NM had a lot of friends that she made throughout the hospital before her daughter had died and they could not believe that she had become a tyrant. The NM was not just harassing me. She also harassed older employees, some nursing assistants...

4. Threatened to be Fired for "patient safety" issues.

   crimson and clover replied to crimson and clover's topic in Safety

   Thank you for your book recommendations! I plan to check them out. You are right that my NM had emotional issues. The hostility vibe that she gave off was almost unbearable at times. I discovered through the course of my employment that her daughter ...

5. Threatened to be Fired for "patient safety" issues.

   crimson and clover replied to crimson and clover's topic in Safety

   Supplyguy- very inspirational post! I agree that the experience was very traumatizing and I have acknowledged that. In fact, I have filed a discrimination complaint with the EEO regarding the treatment I was subjected to in the workplace and I had a...

6. Threatened to be Fired for "patient safety" issues.

   crimson and clover replied to crimson and clover's topic in Safety

   I can't believe it's been 7 months since this all happened! I have not returned to the workplace yet. I decided to take a longer maternity leave of one year. I have continued to take continuing education modules online to stay on top of and hopefully...

7. bad reference cost me a job

   crimson and clover replied to Rachi321's topic in New York

   I know that this is a later post, but you can always have a professional service check your references for a fee. These companies copy verbatim what was said as well as provide an analysis of the way things were said, such as a former manager's tone ...

8. Threatened to be Fired for "patient safety" issues.

   crimson and clover replied to crimson and clover's topic in Safety

   Thanks for the continuing support. I have still not heard from the BON and my time with my new baby has been great. Believe it or not, I was never oriented on the fact the you need a second nurse to verify insulin dose. Since then, I've been told th...

9. Threatened to be Fired for "patient safety" issues.

   crimson and clover replied to crimson and clover's topic in Safety

   Well, it's too late to ask for a transfer. I did attempt to get a job in another unit towards the beginning of my time there, but my manager gave me a negative reference (after only a few weeks!). I should have tried harder to get into another unit b...

10. New Grad wants to be school nurse

    crimson and clover replied to crimson and clover's topic in School

    Well, I am hoping that I would have resources as a school nurse. For example, I could look things up in textbooks when I need to. Hopefully, the school provides those resources, otherwise I would seek them out independently. I wasn't a big fan of the...

11. New Grad wants to be school nurse

    crimson and clover replied to crimson and clover's topic in School

    Thanks for the replies. I have been trying to read up on nursing in general as well as pediatric nursing issues. I did check out the website and think I will shoot for a part time or substitute position when I do apply. I already have my school nurse...

12. New Grad wants to be school nurse

    crimson and clover posted a topic in School

    Hi, I am wondering what school nursing would be like for someone who is basically a new grad? I have worked in rehab nursing for 7 months and am currently on maternity leave, but would like to pursue a career as a school nurse. Any tips/suggestions o...

13. Threatened to be Fired for "patient safety" issues.

    crimson and clover replied to crimson and clover's topic in Safety

    Thank you for the support. I have been taking continuing education courses on medication safety, as well as nursing in general. I plan to go into my next job much more prepared. I now realize that it is in my power to try to prevent these situations ...

14. Threatened to be Fired for "patient safety" issues.

    crimson and clover replied to crimson and clover's topic in Safety

    Not to continue to be "difficult", but what about the fact that my NM DID create a hostile environment for me from day one (as she knew of my pregnancy)? Further, why was I trained differently than other newly hired staff? True, I made errors and was...

15. Threatened to be Fired for "patient safety" issues.

    crimson and clover replied to crimson and clover's topic in Safety

    My attorney also advised that I seek continuing education in order to show that I am learning from my mistakes. So I have been doing courses online about medication safety. I do believe that I was poorly trained in addition to a knowledge deficit. I ...