Zapazol replied to VivaLasViejas's topic in Disabilities
But I had a manager once who was oh so kind and understanding when I explained to her that I was late for work one day (the only day in three years) due to an episode of my panic attacks. I was 90 minutes late. While this condition is 99% under contr...
How about the visitor/family members who refuses to leave the room while care is being provided? I recall working at an LTC facility and the son and daughter would visit mom in her room. When the staff needed to get mom up and dressed or changed even...
I remember going to an interview and the interviewer told me she was going to stop the interview right there. In the first 5 minutes of the interview! I was told that I didn't have the visiting home nurse experience that they needed. Had she read the...
Ahhh.... LTC is wonderful for doing just what you describe. Sacking a nurse for any reason that sounds like a reason. I wonder how your manager figured that firing you would improve your self-confidence. I myself am in a boat just like yours. I was l...
Zapazol replied to All4NursingRN's topic in Job Hunt
I have been through with for a job that I had over 5 years experience at. Sure I left it but left on good terms and was informed that should I wish to apply in the future they would be glad to have me back. Then they changed the hiring process. I rea...
Finally someone uglier than me has posted here. I thought that having to wear that Leatherface mask was essential to cover up my facial deformations. Now I can show them with pride.
Zapazol replied to TheCommuter's topic in Relations
"These individuals tend to view themselves as victims of workplaces where coworkers, supervisors, managers, and even patients are out to get them." Let us not forget the old saying that just because you are paranoid does not mean they are not out to ...
The governing body says that once I have advised management that I can not stay and give them sufficient time to replace me then they must do so even if they have to replace me with themselves. I also can not be forced to stay and work if I feel that...
Countless times I found myself after working 3-11 being FORCED to stay and do the overnight shift as well. Generally because the night nurse was sick, or absent and there was no one who would answer their phones to come in. Almost always I bite the b...