Advice needed!!!!!

MedSurgeMess · Dec 15, 2009

Most community agencies require a BSN regardless of experience. I'm surprised that they didn't catch this right off the bat. At least they offered to keep you, even at a lower rate. I've heard of places letting people go over the same circumstances. I'll pray for you, let us know how that works out....

linda.carlin · Dec 15, 2009

I thhink you should stay, your foot is in the door, and you may have future advancement oppotunities, Congrats! :yeah:

Linda Carlin

I have a question I hope you can answer for me:

a 58 y/o female pt. was in an auto accidentm transported by ems for open reduction c internal fixation of a fx of the r tibula and fibula and tansferring from pacu to thr orthopedic unit c a cast extending from above the knee to below the ankle. attention must be taken to avoid this inappropiate nursing action during th first 24 to 48 hours. should i: (a) handle the cast c the plams of the hand or (b) place the casted extremity in normal alignment, or © elevate the entire extremity, or (d) place rubber-covered pillows under the cast.

Thanx

Baloney Amputation, BSN, LPN, RN · Dec 15, 2009

Linda, I answered this in your other post, but for poops and giggles, the correct answer is (e) look it up in your textbook.

linda.carlin · Dec 15, 2009

OkAY!

Linda Carlin

RedhairedNurse, BSN, RN · Dec 15, 2009

Linda,

people around here tend to show a little tough love sometimes, they don't mind helping but they want to see that you're making some sort of effort and not just asking for the answer. So the proper way of asking this question if you truly don't have the correct answer in your book, would be for you to tell us what you think and your rationale behind what you think. You understand?

linda.carlin · Dec 15, 2009

Ofcourse honey, I do understand. I'll make sure that I keep your tip in mind for the next time. I use the tough love on my four children too! Thank you all for such a out-standing team work. Hope all is well, and your happiness stays with you all.

With Hugs, Love and Kisses, Happy Holidays

Linda Carlin

rmbt418 · Dec 15, 2009

Thank you all!! I did decide not to go back. I am looking for another job. Thank you!

All current information regarding my education and experience was available to HR and the agency before the interview. I did not hide anything.

Moogie · Dec 15, 2009

i have been in home health care for a total of 14.5 yrs. 1995 to 2007 as a home health aide, 2007 to 2009 as an lpn and since may of 2009 as an rn. i started on my bsn in sept 2009. i have an excellent track record at work and school.
i was offered a position in a local county community resources agency 4 weeks ago. i was hired on the spot due to my home care experience. i had been looking for a job off on on for about 3 months. i had sent in an e-mail to the director of the agency asking if i qualified. the qualifications were for 1 yr rn experience or bsn. the director asked me to come to an interview the next day. i was hired. i gave notice at my current job the same day. i wanted 2 weeks off to catch up at school-which i did.
i went to the new agency to start work today. everything went fine until about 11am. i was asked by the director to accompany her to hr because there was a problem with my application. i was taken to hr. they told me that since i didn't have my bsn done and am short of a yr as an rn, i couldn't be in the position that i was in. they offered me to stay for $4.00 less an hour (not high pay to start with) and to stay in the agency. the director is going to meet with the county board at the end of january to ask for a waiver on my position. this will allow me to go back to original pay. but there are no guarantees about the board saying yes.

i think you did the right thing by not wanting to work at that agency. there's something that just doesn't sound right about the director hiring you on the spot, knowing that you had neither the bsn or one year of experience as an rn. you asked if you were qualified; honestly, i think it should have been up to the director to make sure you were qualified or to make sure that the board would grant a waiver before you were hired. it's the director's mistake, not yours, but unfortunately you're the one who has to suffer the consequences. i am sorry this happened to you.

then again, in the long run this may be for the best. if an employer can't communicate with a nurse appropriately during the hiring process, how will that employer communicate once the nurse is on board? if they throw you under the bus when you're a new hire, what will they do when you've been there a while?

i hope something else comes up for you soon.