Need Dialysis RN feedback

[renal123]

I just would like to get feedback from other HD nurses out there. I have been suspended pending investigation for not getting hold of a doc for his non-compliant, drug-addicted patient with hypertension. I did call and leave message once but the guy went AMA within a short time. This patient routinely skips treatments every single week and hypertension is the norm for him - he refuses to take his meds and says this prob is "seasonal". I have over 20 years in dialysis plus ER, ICU and radiology. I have never been written up or missed a day at this job. I know it's not the end of the world to get fired but this seems very excessive. There were no adverse events as a result. Just want to hear what other nurses think - it was a busy night and I admit I dropped the ball but getting fired seems a little over the top.

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

I wish you the best!