prettyheadache BSN, RN

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1. New job. Got injured. Fired for unexcused absences during new hire probation period... what did I do wrong?

   prettyheadache replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

   Hey Davey Do, excuse my ignorance here, because there's something I'm missing... how do they fire you after 5-17 years? That's so maddening and unfortunate. They were clearly happy with you for enough...

2. New job. Got injured. Fired for unexcused absences during new hire probation period... what did I do wrong?

   prettyheadache replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

   This is so well said, thank you for sharing. It is all about 1) the money, 2) them covering their own asses (and why we need to cover our own), 3) nurses being replaceable. If I don't like the terms...

3. Recently terminated- being reported to state BON

   prettyheadache replied to nurseinthecity11's topic in General Nursing

   Hey.. oh gosh that took awhile. I was also told that it could be awhile until I am notified. I don't know if that makes it easier or harder to move on...? ? Yes, I will get legal counsel if necessary....

4. New nurse needs advice. Might be let go at end of orientation

   prettyheadache replied to medapop's topic in General Nursing

   ^^ And thank YOU, JBMmom, for sharing your success story. It gives me hope and some

5. New job. Got injured. Fired for unexcused absences during new hire probation period... what did I do wrong?

   prettyheadache replied to BeatsPerMinute's topic in General Nursing

   I know this is an old thread; and BeatsPerMinute, I truly hope things have gone better since this. I just wanted to chime in and say that reading this advice has been incredibly helpful to me in my...

6. New nurse needs advice. Might be let go at end of orientation

   prettyheadache replied to medapop's topic in General Nursing

   I know this is an old thread (thankfully for you, op!) - Medapop, I truly hope things have gone better since this. I just wanted to chime in and say that reading this advice has been incredibly...

7. Recently terminated- being reported to state BON

   prettyheadache replied to nurseinthecity11's topic in General Nursing

   Hi Nurseinthecity11, You wrote this last year, so I hope things have been going well since then. At least, time has passed and you have moved on. My heart goes out with compassion to anyone going...

8. Canadian RN- US Nurse Residency Programs

   prettyheadache replied to HappyGuarantee123's topic in International Nursing

   Great question. I'm also interested in pursuing this

9. Consequences after mental health disclosure for registration?

   prettyheadache replied to AlexSN's topic in Canada

   Don't do it. You're right, it's a can of worms - and none of their business. If you're fit to practice, you're fit to practice. Period. None of their business what goes on in your head

10. Anyone work at sick kids ? (Toronto)

    prettyheadache replied to Mrz312's topic in Canada

    So, sounds like overall... staff morale is good? Is understaffing a major issue? What units are less