rexregnum

Hello all. Just hoping to get some advice/input on a situation that happened recently. So I’m an LPN working through agency. When I arrived at the facility I received report on my assignment which consisted of Covid positive and negative patients and 2 carts. Some time after beginning my med pass I began experiencing chest and leg pain. I tried pushing through the pain and took a moment to go to the bathroom to gather my emotions as I went inside my leg immediately gave out, I began seeing yellow and white spots. I contacted my agency to inform them I’m doing my best to finish the morning meds but I need to leave afterwards to go to the hospital. My agency contacted the supervisor on duty who stated they didn’t care what was going on with me if I leave I will be reported for abandonment. I asked my agency if it was clarified to the supervisor that although I did have a few issues with the nature of the assignment I was leaving because I needed to go to the ER. I was told that this was made clear to the supervisor but that they were adamant that they didn’t care and if I walk out the door I will be reported. I made my agency aware that I’d be calling 911 to go to the hospital. The other nurse on the unit was already informed on the situation but I personally made her aware I’d be leaving the unit to go the ER and asked if she could please count with me, she refused. As emergency services were en route I went to the supervisor to hand over keys. The supervisor ignored me multiple times. I then demanded their attention and was asked if I came to a decision “keep your job or go play pretend” I informed the supervisor I was not pretending I was struggling to stand, the chest pain was now stabbing me and I decided to go to the ER. I handed the keys directly to the supervisor and informed them I left the report sheet atop the cart. The supervisor then laughed and said they hope I’ve enjoyed my time as a nurse as they’ll personally ensure I lose my license. I then got into the ambulance and went to the ER. I understand I already accepted responsibility and began care however I left due to a medical emergency does that still constitute abandonment? Thank you for any input or advice.