Is this allowed?

[KrystenB]

So over the years I have done a lot of damage to my right ankle and as a CNA I am on my feet a lot. Recently I re-injured my ankle. The last time I injured it that if I sprain it again I will need surgery. I made an appointment today after I went to my FCP and she referred me to the orthopedic because she fears I will need the surgery. Well I texted my scheduling manager and told her and she questioned what time it was at and I told her 2 in the afternoon was the only time I could get and I told her I was trying to find someone to cover my shift so I can go and she flat out told me that I would have to come into work after my appointment because shift changes are approved by my boss and my boss said no too. I need this appointment because I don't want my ankle to be getting worse. What do I do? Can they do this?

[OCNRN63, RN]

If you go to work after your appointment, what is the problem?

[Pangea Reunited, ASN, RN]

So over the years I have done a lot of damage to my right ankle and as a CNA I am on my feet a lot. Recently I re-injured my ankle. The last time I injured it that if I sprain it again I will need surgery. I made an appointment today after I went to my FCP and she referred me to the orthopedic because she fears I will need the surgery. Well I texted my scheduling manager and told her and she questioned what time it was at and I told her 2 in the afternoon was the only time I could get and I told her I was trying to find someone to cover my shift so I can go and she flat out told me that I would have to come into work after my appointment because shift changes are approved by my boss and my boss said no too. I need this appointment because I don't want my ankle to be getting worse. What do I do? Can they do this?

I would have called in sick/injured and not gone into so much detail ...but what's done is done. At this point, I'd call, apologize and let them know that I could not work safely. Hopefully your doctor will be willing to provide some sort of documentation for you if your employer gives you a hard time.

As a side note, you should consider changing your avatar if that's your real picture.

[icuRNmaggie, BSN, RN]

Go to HR before your appointment and ask for FMLA paperwork for the Doctor to sign. Also ask for a sick note for your employer if you are unable to work.

Read your HR policies for sick leave.

I believe that FMLA only applies if you have been employed there for a year.

Do you have your own insurance or are you on your parent's insurance?

[KrystenB]

My appointment is an hour away at 2 and I'm supposed to work at 230.

[KrystenB]

I am on my fathers insurance

[icuRNmaggie, BSN, RN]

It is not unreasonable for the manager to ask you to come to work after your appointment. The issue is can you work without causing further damage to your injured ankle. That is a medical management decision.

If the injury interferes with your ability to do your job you should call out sick for that day.