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I've been a Nurse for 1 year. After graduating I had a hard time finding a job, and opted to start at an LTAC facility to get my foot in. Now, I finally got called by a few hospitals with offers. Of course I accepted. Better experience and more $$. At LTAC, all I was doing was popping pills. I was starting to forget how to think critically. I put in my 2 weeks of notice, and after 1 week, they terminated me. Their reasoning was that other Nurses told them I dont answer call bells. Which was false. I wear hearing aids. I can hear fine without them, and I dont even wear them at home, but I need them when Im around noise and when talking to people far away. I have them amplified at work. How is it that I worked there for 1 year, and no one ever brought it to my attention, until now??? I never had an issue hearing heart sounds, breath sounds, bowel sounds, let alone call bells and monitors. I explained to them that I am surprised since I worked for 1 year with no issues. I also told them that if 2 machines are going off at the same time, its a matter of prioritizing. They disagreed with me. I think, they are upset at me for leaving, and decided to use my hearing against me, to make it seem that I cant function. Any input guys??😣

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Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

Not much you can do about it. Move along.

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Specializes in MDS/ UR.

Not answering is different from not hearing. Unless you are union or under contract, they can let you go as at will.

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I am union, 1199

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Specializes in MDS/ UR.

Well, if you believe you were discriminated against or unjustly termed, speak with the union representatives and see your options.

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Specializes in Peds/outpatient FP,derm,allergy/private duty.

If they terminated you after you resigned and gave adequate notice, it seems logical to me they came up with a specious reason to terminate you. It strikes me as vindictive, so be glad you accepted a new job. I can't see how pursuing this further will result in an outcome worth the time and stress involved. All the best to you!

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Am I the only one who noticed that she said "popping pills"??? I hope you meant to say PASSING pills!

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They come in strips, we, the nurses, "pop" them out of the strips before "passing" them. This is how it is referred to here. I hope that clarifies better.

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Thank You

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