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[jprn05]

Good morning!

I am an RN working in a nursing home. I am scheduled for 32 hours a week on days. I am hearing impaired, and do very well with amplification. My employer now want to initiate a mandatory call for rotating shifts. I don't mind day or evening, but I cannot do nights. I live alone, and cannot sleep with my hearing aids. My employer was informed of my hearing loss at the time I was hired which was three and a half years ago. I have always received excellent reviews and have a wonderful rapport with my patients and their families. I am worried that I can be fired because I cannot do night call, all my coworkers have to do it. Can I get fired for this?

[NurseRotten]

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[jprn05]

Hi All,

Sorry I didn't forget to answer. My co-workers and I have decided to present as a united front against mandatory call. We have no problem covering for each other, but to force us to take call during the night is too much. If they want a 24 hour nursing staff they should hire one. My co-workers all agreed that for all of us to take call whether we have different situations or not is not what we signed up for. I guess the issue is getting properly staffed in the first place. We all understand that job descriptions change, but it seems staff nurses must always pickup the slack. Miranda, I guess you hit the nail on the head. By the way Happy Mother's Day to all.

[rn/writer, RN]

jprn05, thanks so much for the good news. You are now tackling the real issue AND you're joining forces with your co-workers. No matter what happens, these developments are steps in the right direction.

I hope management has the good sense to listen to what you are all telling them. Sometimes I think administrative types push to see just how far they can go and only when they meet determined resistance do they consider other options.

I'm so glad to hear that you are all working together on this. You might not belong to a formal union, but sometimes an informal one can get the job done just as effectively.

Please, let us know what happens. I'm excited for you.