Absolutely FURIOUS!!!!

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KatyAtlanta

40 Posts

Okay, just for arguments sake...

Granted, the LPN wasn't the one who should have said it, but what if it is true?

Why do we complain about health care costs being excessive because of law suits, and then we sue someone because they say we get on someone's nerves, when it might actually be true?

Do you think this person was lying? If so, that's something to take up with her bosses. If you're upset that your prospective employers talked to someone who told an ugly truth, then maybe you should start to monitor your own actions.

Specializes in Family Practice, Mental Health.
Okay, just for arguments sake...

Granted, the LPN wasn't the one who should have said it, but what if it is true?

Why do we complain about health care costs being excessive because of law suits, and then we sue someone because they say we get on someone's nerves, when it might actually be true?

Do you think this person was lying? If so, that's something to take up with her bosses. If you're upset that your prospective employers talked to someone who told an ugly truth, then maybe you should start to monitor your own actions.

Wow. You are certainly trying to create some animosity, aren't you?

What the med tech said was WAAAAYYYY out of line, and it could have cost the OP a JOB!! She was inappropriate and crude.

That med tech should be taught that there are consequences for slandering.

AngelfireRN, MSN, RN, APRN

2 Articles; 1,291 Posts

Specializes in med-surg, psych, ER, school nurse-CRNP.
Okay, just for arguments sake...

Granted, the LPN wasn't the one who should have said it, but what if it is true?

Why do we complain about health care costs being excessive because of law suits, and then we sue someone because they say we get on someone's nerves, when it might actually be true?

Do you think this person was lying? If so, that's something to take up with her bosses. If you're upset that your prospective employers talked to someone who told an ugly truth, then maybe you should start to monitor your own actions.

There's always one on every thread, isn't there?

CdaleJekyll

34 Posts

I'm just so glad to see that the rule against giving legal advice has apparently been removed.

AngelfireRN, MSN, RN, APRN

2 Articles; 1,291 Posts

Specializes in med-surg, psych, ER, school nurse-CRNP.

Has it? I was not aware that legal advice, beyond "Get a lawyer and sue" had been given. Last I checked, that was OK in the rulebook.

RN1982

3,362 Posts

Specializes in ICU/Critical Care.

Katy, you need to recognize that what the tech said was inappropriate and out of line and it doesn't even matter if it was the truth. Furthermore, I believe that Angel is the one that got crapped on by her deceitful, vindictive co-workers.

Batman24

1,975 Posts

I agree that it's time to stop calling your old employer. That's great advice and I would take it. I would call a lawyer and see what they have to say. It can't hurt any. Hopefully you will get one of the jobs you applied for and can start working again ASAP while this other issue is put to rest. If anyone turns you down I would ask them to supply you with a letter in writing as to why. Many will comply and it can't hurt you any.

AngelfireRN, MSN, RN, APRN

2 Articles; 1,291 Posts

Specializes in med-surg, psych, ER, school nurse-CRNP.

Well, I have been hashing it out with myself, and I think I will call my attorney tomorrow and see what he says. In a way, I hate to sue the company over the actions of 2 (since I'm pretty sure tech's Mama was involved), especially because I have 2 really good friends that still work there. One is the NP that blew the whistle, the other is the lab girl that knows nothing about it. I talk with them each several times a week. I don't want to destroy that.

But I agree that it's time to call in the heavy artillery. I guess the law would look more kindly to that than to me driving to the clinic and ringing tech's jaws.

(And all you know I would not do that, just illustrating)

LilPeonNo1

38 Posts

Am I wrong? But, shouldn't that TECH be reprimanded, more like fired for overstepping her bounds?

AirforceRN, RN

611 Posts

:icon_roll

"Sorry, can't come to the job interview tomorrow, I'm suing the last place that fired me."

BabyLady, BSN, RN

2,300 Posts

Specializes in NICU, Post-partum.
I'm just so glad to see that the rule against giving legal advice has apparently been removed.

There is a difference between tossing around ideas and giving legal advice.

When you are telling someone what you would do if you were the OP...that isn't giving legal advice.

The definition of slander is in Webster's dictionary. An easy online Google search will tell you that you can be sued for it. That isn't legal advice either.

Telling someone to consult an attorney is about as much to do with legal advice is telling someone to go see a doctor is giving medical advice.

AngelfireRN, MSN, RN, APRN

2 Articles; 1,291 Posts

Specializes in med-surg, psych, ER, school nurse-CRNP.

I spoke with a lawyer today, who said that I may have a case if I do not get the job. He also said that he could not think that a potential employer would take the word of a "busybody" over that of an RN, NP, and MD, who were my references.

I am waiting to call the PNB until this afternoon and find out what's what, and I'll post back later. Thanks again, all.

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