Help! I don't know what this is about?

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Specializes in Rheumatology.

Hi all,

I've been lurking for years since I was student. Now, almost 5 years later as an RN, I have an interesting issue.

I have been working as a med/surg RN for little more than 4 years FT nights, then verbally accepted an outpatient position a week ago at a non-affiliated system. Paperwork wasn't done & submitted yet. A day after the verbal acceptance, I had a phone interview for another job within the health system just to keep my options open. The phone interview led to an appointment for an in person interview -- scheduled for Friday. I'm honestly feeling "meh" about this in-system job, compared to the outpatient one. But again,options open.

Then I receive a call from my manager yesterday. I assumed it was because the in-system interviewer had contacted her because I would be a transfer. I'd been needing to call her to resign from my position anyway; I developed an interest outside of med/surg, which was a great place to start, by the way. I called her back the next day after, as I was busy fulfilling duties related to the outpatient position.

It turns out, she had no idea about my job hunting (which is good, I suppose, since I never advertised that I had accepted any position, just that I was looking at jobs in general). She wants to meet me with HR for something entirely different, and she won't give me details! I have no idea what THIS new thing is about. She mentioned med administration issues.... she also took me off the schedule until this meeting.

I wracked my brain, can't come up with any med errors. Can't come up with anything for that matter. I know a few months ago I was supposed to grind up a tablet to give as a slurry but it wasn't a narcotic. I was already "chatted with" about that. I don't document less than any other nurse on this floor,; but I'm not perfect and I may have missed something that I didn't know I missed.

I searched on here and most everything wrong with nurses and med admin have to do with narcotic diversion, which I am not nor will I ever do. I am willing to submit any part of my body at at any time for drug testing. I even quickly bought after reading posts on here, because as a nurse, I'm always "just in case".

In any case, I resigned on the phone during this call, as I was planning on doing regardless, when the outpatient position's paperwork was done. I also emailed my resignation letter. I'm thinking of cancelling the interview on Friday; the outpatient position seems solid now that I did all the paperwork and physical.

So what should I do? The job search had nothing to do with this new "meet with HR" thing, it was happening weeks ago; a paper trail would show when I applied, had interviews, etc. Should I call my malpractice insurance? Hire a lawyer? Personal people in my life tell me "Don't worry about it, if you did nothing wrong, why are you worried?" But I am. I can't sleep (well). But I know I will not sign anything unless I know what I'm signing for.

So, what the **** is going on here? Any constructive opinions, recommendations, advice welcomed. Thanks :/

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

None of the respondents know the whole story, nor do we have a crystal ball to tell us what is going on in this situation. We can only speculate.

In all likelihood, your manager knew you were on the hunt for new employment, even if you did not tell her. Nursing is a small world and word travels quickly. Hopefully the outpatient job will come into fruition.

Good luck to you!

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Specializes in Stepdown, PCCN.

I second the commuter's sentiments about us not knowing any better than you what the issue may be.

I would carry on as planned. Do the interview, or not since you aren't very excited about it. Accept the outpatient job if it's offered.

Good luck at the meeting.

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Specializes in Acute Care Pediatrics.

I'd want to know what the meeting was about - my guess is your manager is pissed and is looking to block your transfer. ;)

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Specializes in Rheumatology.

I totally understand. I'm speculating also. It's hard not to wrack one's brain over every little detail and beat myself up over what I could've possibly missed. Thanks for the luck :D and the time for your comment :)

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Specializes in Rheumatology.

AT PedsRN: that could be true. It's been speculated to happen. However, med/surg nurses leaving for specialties isn't uncommon, as far as this floor is concerned. I would think any manager would know that. I think it's a great floor to start with and learn from, I've had my share of oops and ups and downs.

It just feels like I was trying to pursue my career in different directions and got whip-lashed by something unexpected and possibly nasty :(

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Specializes in MICU, SICU, CICU.

Definitely contact your malpractice carrier. You have been taken off the schedule due to alleged medication administration issues. Do not sign anything.

Get copies of everything that you can.

After the meeting write down every detail of the conversation that you can recall.

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Specializes in Rheumatology.

I am calling my -- ex-manager called me and told me the details. I told her I'd submit to any drug test on any part of me, but she declined and said I didn't have to. I'm just in shock. Mainly because I KNOW I don't EVER dabble in narcotics, past present future.

I just hope a hair test, documentation, and a lawyer will help me.

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Mother-Baby and SCN.
I am calling my malpractice insurance -- ex-manager called me and told me the details. I told her I'd submit to any drug test on any part of me, but she declined and said I didn't have to. I'm just in shock. Mainly because I KNOW I don't EVER dabble in narcotics, past present future.

I just hope a hair test, documentation, and a lawyer will help me.

So what did she say? Accused you of diverting narcotics?

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