Please tell me if I'm wrong....

mattsmom81 · Mar 5, 2003

Yes. I have just gotten back to agency after 5 years. I am still 'feeling out' the agency climate in my area and new practices.My previous agencies paid me time and trouble and my current agency has yet to do this. Apparently they do not believe in it.

I may move on to another agency if it becomes a recurring problem. I know it's aggravating.

renerian, BSN, RN · Mar 5, 2003

Seems like show up time is in order. Seems unfair to me.

renerian

BadBird, BSN, RN · Mar 5, 2003

Since they told you to go then you should get paid. Refuse another assignment until you are paid for your travel and time, and sign with another agency as the one you are with is obviously not worth your time.

CraftyLPN · Mar 5, 2003

Apparently there has been probs w/ this agency for some time...and thats the problem too w/ in itself... I can't find work like this around locally...I think we have mayb 2 HH agencies in our area and the one "doesn't hire LPN"s"

researchrabbit · Mar 6, 2003

Originally posted by BadBird
Since they told you to go then you should get paid.

Exactly!

nightingale, RN · Mar 6, 2003

Well... not to say that I think they should not do anything less then pay you; another althernative is to be more proactive in calling patients first before going. I used to do this in setting up my appointments throughout the day. Is this possible? Then if they do not answer you can tell the agnecy that you are not going unless they can guarantee you time and trouble the next time.

mattsmom81 · Mar 8, 2003

When I drive a long distance, or have been canceled frequently by the facility, I have been known to break policy and make a confirmation call myself 2 hrs before the shift. Particularly since my agency doesn't want to pay time and trouble, I'm saving myself the aggravation I figure.