Refusing an assignment

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by essarge
Nov 6, '01   Views: 1,928   Comments: 1

  1. I have been reading with interest the thread about the CNA that is facing 60 years in prison. My question is ..... if you refuse and assignment because it may compromise patient safety is that grounds to be fired?
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  3. by NRSKarenRN
    Nov 6, '01
    Yes, there is a possibility of being fired. Must notify Nursing supervisor immediately and NOT accept report to prevent being charged with abbandoment. Here are previous answers/resources to assist in decsion making process.
    Better to leave a job than LOOSE your license.


    ANA Principles for Nurse Staffing
    http://www.nursingworld.org/readroom/stffprnc.htm

    The Right to Accept or Reject an Assignment
    http://www.nursingworld.org/readroom...c/wkassign.htm

    Assignment Objection/Unsafe Staffing Form
    https://allnurses.com/forums/showthr...using+patients

    Safety in Numbers: Measuring Nurse-to-Patient Ratios, Part 1
    http://www2.nurses.com/content/news/...aturedArticles

    Safety in Numbers: Measuring Nurse-to-Patient Ratios, Part 2
    8/19/1999
    http://www2.nurses.com/content/news/...aturedArticles

    CNA:Your guide to rights on the job
    Weingarten and Skelly Rights for Registered Nurses
    http://www.calnurse.org/cna/cal/jf/rights.htm

    Abandonment and Short Staffing
    https://allnurses.com/forums/showthr...using+patients
    Last edit by NRSKarenRN on Nov 7, '01

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