How to tell my clinical manger i need time off for a lumpectomy

[nursing assit. 2010]

I need some advice! I just started a new job as a CNA at my local hospital but I have to take time off. I just found out that I may need a lumpectomy. The first thing that ran into my mind was how am I going to take time off from work. I don't have any PPT yet and I need this surgery as soon as possible. How do I tell my clinical manger that I need time off. Will she be mad at me cause I have to take off. I am worried about the surgery and how to tell my boss. I would love some advice. ANY ADVICE WILL BE GREAT! thank you.

[canesdukegirl, BSN, RN]

Girl, I am hoping and praying that this lump is only a cyst. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[nursing assit. 2010]

thanks canesdukegirl. I did have a cyst around my lump...I had that drained but they couldn't get anything out of the lump.

[BrookeeLou_RN]

I would go with the truth and also have a letter from Doctor up front as to what he thinks you might need. This will let NM be more prepared.

I have gotten sick in probationary period also and never got fired but nowadays one never knows. But if you are up front, tell the whole truth, you got the best shot. Of course they have no need to know but you know it will make you seem more approachable. Also once after a probationary period I was asked to resign due to missing time due to car accident prior to getting this job. I refused so they fired me and I applied for unemployment, they went all the way to a hearing but judge just asked if I was ever a no-show/no-call.. and I wasn't and asked if I told them in advance and they knew about accident when they hired me..so I ended up with unemployment and this was in a Right to Work state, they had right to fire me but it was not an offense for grounds for no-unemployment.

So I say in writing make your request and have copy of DR letter and go talk to her ASAP.

Then whatever happens is meant to be .. Good luck

[steelydanfan]

A simple lumpectomy is only 2 days at most off of work. No prob to ask for that amount of time. your schedule can be easily reworked.

Your concern seems that if a cancer diagnosis is returned, things could get crazy.

Tell your sup. that minor emergent surgery has been scheduled, and let it go at that. You can fill in any details later, and I PRAY you will not have to.

[rn/writer, RN]

There are two sides to revealing the kind of surgery you need. You don't need to be telling the world your business, BUT a nurse manager ought to be able to understand there is some urgency here. It's not like you're going in for something totally elective that could wait.

I'll send up a prayer for your good health and cooperation at work.

[nursing assit. 2010]

Thank you steelydanfan and rn/writer. It really means alot.