Could be worse, ..but..

[Grayeagle]

Turned in an Aid for Patient Abuse up the chain of command. (my supv, then to DoN)

Aid got friends together, about a month goes by, Aid still came over to 'help' on my floor (I couldnt beleive she still worked there) ..then she out right lied/used half-truths (yes, I gave meds to one patient without water, they were in applesauce and she prefers her bottled water there, on her table, in arms reach mk thx, etc) to the DoN(Management lady, never worked as a floor nurse as far as I know, just by her action-reaction with patients) ..

I was called in and asked to resign. No 'he said-she said' no facts or reasonable discussion.. just resign or be fired mk thx.

-sigh-

Some people's kids.

SO.. I signed up with a registry for substantially more than I made there, problem is they only call me once a week and the places I go are -shakes head- ..just amazing that they are billed as 'patient care' ..honestly I go in and do not have time to turn around for 8 hours, and 'then' they always tell me I need to stay to 'finish' one thing or another, when I am so toasted I cannot 'do' much more than get out to the car and drive home, much less stand at the Nurse Station and do another hour of paper or what ever.

There are places I refuse to go to now. I never thought I would see the day.

It's breaking my heart.

I am tired, cant sleep, searching for something I can do.

I am a great LPN, references from those I worked *with* who actually *know* how well I care for my patients .. just a bit lost at the moment.

LPN positions in Phoenix seem to have evaporated.

Always surprises me how best laid plans can unravel even after all these years.

-Frank, Licensed Public Nuisance and Slave Dog.

[R*Star*RN, BSN, RN]

I'm sorry to hear about your unfortunate situation. I was once in the position where I had to report a CNA for abusing a resident at the nursing home I was working at, luckily she was fired on the spot.

Look at it this way: if they are going to fire you without doing any research into the situation, you are probably better off not working there anyway.

Chin up, a better job will come along.

There are times in life when we all have to do things we don't enjoy, for instance working a job we really dislike. I worked at a nursing home job from hell for 5 years, but didn't realize how bad it was until I changed facilities.

So maybe this is a blessing in disguise, and the bad times will make you appreciate the good ones so much more!

Try looking in surrounding areas, driving a bit further for a job you love is definitely worthwhile.

Good luck with your search.

[Vito Andolini]

Sorry for your troubles but hang on and I think some better things will come along.

[medsurgrnco, BSN, RN]

Sorry for your situation. You did the right thing, so that obviously wasn't a good place to work.

Could you possibly move to another area if you can't find LPN jobs in your current area?