dreading going back to work tomorrow

Hey,

Thanks! I think there just were too many things going wrong in my section all shift. It started out wrong (code right after narc count 1530, resident transferred to hospital via EMS and ended wrong with an unsuccessful code at 2345). I was playing catch up all shift.

Write-ups in general

Whenever suddenly presented with a write up of any kind, always print the words "See employees written response" in plain view of your signature.

Then write something brief in response and submit it later (a day or so) when clear headed. Often times you will find that the write-up may in fact be in frank violation of policy, which you can cite in your response.

If you find that you were in fact wrong, submit a brief corrective action plan.

I say it was inappropriate as well and I wouldn't sign anything. From now on don't tell work you're calling in sick for any other reason then you're sick (even if you're not). They took advantage because they knew you weren't physically sick because you told them.

I have often called in when not sick. When you're at that point of no return when you absolutely have had it; call in sick, but don't tell them. No matter how nice you think they are they will take advantage for their own gain. Nursing is a sometimes crazy, fast paced, demanding profession and you need to protect your sanity at all costs. If that means fibbing about being sick then so be it. You need to keep yourself whole.

I say it was inappropriate as well and I wouldn't sign anything. From now on don't tell work you're calling in sick for any other reason then you're sick (even if you're not). They took advantage because they knew you weren't physically sick because you told them.

I have often called in when not sick. When you're at that point of no return when you absolutely have had it; call in sick, but don't tell them. No matter how nice you think they are they will take advantage for their own gain. Nursing is a sometimes crazy, fast paced, demanding profession and you need to protect your sanity at all costs. If that means fibbing about being sick then so be it. You need to keep yourself whole.

Agree with all said here except for one thing. Remember that it's their bat and ball, it's their game, and their rules.

If you want to play, you need to sign the mitt when asked with one exception. When an admission of wrongdoing violates your fifth amendment right of non self incrimination.

I am sorry you are going through this! I know from my past experience, the worse part is being away from the work place. My bad days seemed to happen over the week-end, or the last day of my three. The more the mind is away, the worse my brain had the tendency to "blow-everything-over-the-top". The situation is seldom as bad as one might believe. Mark Twain wrote: "I had the worse experiences in my life-time, in which most didn't even take place.":eek:

Agree with all said here except for one thing. Remember that it's their bat and ball, it's their game, and their rules.

If you want to play, you need to sign the mitt when asked with one exception. When an admission of wrongdoing violates your fifth amendment right of non self incrimination.

Isn't any admission of wrong doing self incrimination?

Everywhere I have worked if you have voluntarily picked up an extra shift and then cancel yourself there are no repercussions. I don't know why anyone could call you at home to try to get you to cover a shift that isn't in your regular hours.

Isn't any admission of wrong doing self incrimination?

Yes, but in the second part of post #5, I'm referring to criminal, or professional wrong doing, not a minor faux pas with your employer over time and attendance and such.

I should have been a bit more clear, my apologies.

Perhaps you should start thinking about the possibility of NOT being written up.

As far as I'm concerned, I've more than earned my sick time and if I need a mental health day I take it. FYI I barely call in....but I do say I'm sick if I need a mental health day.