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So I'm in a pretty bad situation here... I am a new nurse who's in my third month of working in an LTC facility. We use a Controlled Substances book to sign out whenever we are going to take a narcotic drug. I was working with an agency nurse, and within the last hour of our shift, she was in the bathroom vomiting for about 45 minutes straight (we could hear her). She comes out of the bathroom, with her face red & sweaty, saying "im sick I need to go home" I said okay, and she leaves the cart keys on the table & was leaving the unit. I took the keys, as I deemed it not safe to leave it there. I know a count needs to be done, so I decided to quickly count on my own before she leaves the unit. I immediately noticed 4 pages are ripped off from the book. When she's heading out the door, I ran to her and asked if the pages were ripped off when she came. She replied "I guess" & continued on her way off. I did contact the supervisor afterward, supervisor told me she isn't sure what is going on & told me to wait for the night shift nurse. Night shift nurse came & told me this is wrong, the pages shouldn't be ripped. Now everyone thinks it is my fault, that I am the person who ripped the pages off.... I am really upset, as I obviously didn't do this, and there are cameras to show I did not touch her cart (until she was leaving & I wanted to count). This is a very serious accusation, and as a newer nurse I am not sure what I can do (if there is anything I could do). My coworker told me I shouldn't leave the keys there. I have a hard time seeing how leaving the keys there would be a good idea (even if I did, when the night shift nurse comes, she'll still think I am the one who ripped the pages). If any of you have any tips or advice, that would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

I know latex is efficient in protecting your skin from viruses or bacteria, but does vinyl gloves provide that same level of protection? I know vinyl is cheaper material.

I'll contact them soon to try and get more information, and yeah covid definitely made things more difficult. Whenever you can start, good luck on your clinicals!

Oh thats interesting, since their website says they also train students to work in urgent care. Thanks for your help!

Thats interesting! I am located in Philadelphia and I know Wilkes is far up north, so they might not have sites to recommend in my area. It's really hard to find preceptors in Philly since there's so many schools & NP students here.

Oh okay, I see. Do they have a surgery rotation (like to teach you suturing)? I got accepted into their FNP program for the fall but I'm a little hesitant to go (pricey tuition & the thought of finding preceptors all on my own stresses me a lot). Thanks for your input btw!

Do they provide you clinical sites?

^^^^^^^ this.

also sorry if this sounds defensive, I'm not trying to be. If what you said (greyhound & motel) works for some that's great. I was just trying to point out unfortunately it still won't work for everyone in really tough situations.

Motels can be expensive for a whole month of stay, and most new grads are already over 100k in debt. Lots of them can't get approved for more credit. I know some health care professionals who have been working for 5+ years but still can't even get approved for a new car loan... Relocating is not always a feasible option for those who are money tight (which are a lot of new grads with minimal to no savings).

I noticed during job search a lot of people recommend to relocate. But considering this person is a new grad, how will new grads have the funds to relocate? Relocating usually cost a couple of thousands.

Oh WOW!.. I once spoke with admissions and she told me they provide clinical sites if students cannot find one on their own.

Do they provide clinical preceptors?

Do they provide clinical sites?

Did Wilkes U provide clinical sites?