CharLPN

Update: I received a call from the Executive Director of Human Resources. I told her about my experience and all I did was recommend better training. I feel alone in the part of better training. They say one thing and do another. You would be shunned if you had to bring up retraining or skill test to an older RN. I love training. Heck, I just learned how to use a sit to stand. Nothing wrong with that. I just learned how to use a weight chair on the dementia floor. Heck, when I asked my aids to perform three, I was given a look of, "what?" And was told, "I do not know where it is, I think it is broken." Wrong answer. You see, I am a problem solver/investigator, so I took a walk to first wing, no weight chair. Went to second wing, across the facility. Asked, and guess what. There it was shiny and bright. I took it and HELPED my CNA's. I just didn't leave it to them. I help and guess what. It wasn't as bad as they may have imagined. It is amazing to see the look and see how the aids change when you're on board with them. TEAM. All of the nonsense I dealt with my past employer hurts a bit. Yet, as I see it. As long as I help others that are in need. Truley my actions and good will, will benefit the ones I come across. Hopefully, the Executive HR gal, will understand my message. And do better across the board. Again, No snitch here. Just Loyalty to residents, that pay me. I must and always will be loyal to residents. Even if they are jerks. At the end of the day, I leave. They live in their world. Each one individually seeking something. Why am I here? How quickly can I recover. I love to hear about situations. I know I am not alone. Again, Thank You for comments and advise. Advise always welcome and needed. -Char

I resigned two days later. I know what the smell is and the affect it has on me. (My daughter used it prescribed from a ptsd Dr two years from a predator trama and than her fathers death. Her domicile is with me. But, during her father's time (from a family memeber)it occurred. Same happened to me. The smell makes me nauseous I will say this my CNO, ADON and Unit manager listened. I know dang well if they really wanted to go back to video the, "it could have been anyone" would have been eliminated.I understand what you say. It is most unfortunate they call me still to find out what the problems I had. But I had already told the CNO. All of this schedule change was because they failed me. They appologized. However, my unit manager came back and questioned me without others around. This wasn't accepted. She was rejected. The history goes This way. I was ment to work on SNF, not another floor. My first day, my trainer was not informed. Second say, the nurse called out last minute. I was put on 5th floor. Third day same gal called out after 7pm I was put on 6th floor. All of these nurses had no idea they were suppose to train me That is a problem. And yes it is said I know more than a RN in skilled. And by the way, she looked it up. You do not push a steroid at a snf in a picc. Hence the reason for IM I feel relieved I left. So again. Thank you. It makes me think. Not bad, but better. All of you are great.

Thank you All for the information. I was asked to come in for a meeting. Why, (I did mention to the overnight supervisor of my grievance post 48 hours.) I withdrew my grievance after my first response to this post. I told her that hast was my action, without thoroughly thinking. My mind was strictly on the residents. I sent an email removing my grievance as my words were hearsay. No one to corroborate. Just me. My CNO called me the next day and requested a meeting. I gladly attended without a negative thought in my mind. I expressed the feeling of anxiety to my CNO, Unit Manager and ADON who were present at the meeting my CNO requested of me. My CNO told me there are many folks that come in and out during all night that could have "contaminated" the lift. (There are camera's everywhere, my opinion. No, not that night) I just listened and agreed. I overreacted without fact and now know that if this should occur again, I go direct to the unit supervisor. Or just think the way the CNO does. It could be anyone other than staff. I will say this. Advocacy is a big part of what I do. I have to readjust and do better in order to help the residents that receive care in a facility that they pay good money to be in; that all their needs are met. ALL. Safety is first. Thank you all for your advice. It is a platform like this that can help someone like me that have no help at all. -Char SNF nurse of 6 years. P.S. After my meeting my schedule was changed. And yet again I was handed a situation. A RN of a couple years told me we had to irrigate a foley. She proceeded to grab a 10cc syringe and place it in the balloon site. She filled and withdrew and said it was clear. Patent in my world. The next time I asked her about this. She told me this is how she was shown by a RN of 5 years. Honest. I left it. Went back to my training notes and videos and new this was wrong. I approached her the next day and said, "No disrespect" You are not irrigating the foley and proceeded to tell her why, but she ignored me and called on another RN. I explained. She didn't get it. I actually had to perform the procedure in front of them. Why is this happening?! And why is another RN wanting to put Hydrocortisone on a resident with excoriation? Safety.... Safety. I have a resident that has been on Bactrim since 04/17/25, ordered IV ABT for UTI on 05/07/25 for 7 days. Why was he taking oral and IV at the same time. No follow up UA&C. When are they going to do another UA&C from the last one he had 05/07/25. And still on the oral Bactrim to this day. Anyone? or should I just keep my LPN mouth shut.

Thank you for the advise. I haven't reported formally. The 24 hour statement is very compelling. Doing something now would cause unnecessary angst among staff. If it occurs again, I will report discreetly to my supervisor and bring her to wherever it maybe detected. Again. Thank you.

I just started a position on a SNF floor. I was moved to another floor due to scheduling issues etc. which is fine. I noticed a nurse at my arrival and we both entered the elevator. She stopped on the floor for Memory Care. The 4th floor. I told her I was new. And wished a good night. (there are 6 floors) I was stationed on the 5th floor long term skilled. She arrived two different times during the evening seeking my trainer who is a PRN nurse. He told her nicely I will be down soon. Eventually he excused himself to visit the 4th floor and came back later. I believe 30 minutes. We started talking about work and eventually I wanted to eat my late dinner but had no plate. Around 11:30. He said, "let's check the employee cafe." Well, upon entering the elevator that he just left approximately 30 minutes prior, and us entering no later than 10 minutes after his return to the nursing station. There was a distinct strong odor of marijuana. I said nothing until he said, "It smells like smoke." I in return said, "No it smells of marijuana. I am very sensitive to the smell" He said, "yea" and that was it. I just blabbered on about how sensitive I was just to make him aware. My issue is I have only been on the job for two days. (Orientation) I plan on speaking to the appropriate folks. Honest, I am very upset. If the gal had anything to do with this that works on the 4th floor. (Hearsay at this time) Would I be wrong to ask for all staff via appropriate whistle blowing to submit urine testing including self? Immediately to all that worked that very evening. Marijuana stays in urine for 30 days, yes? If not hair sample. This occurred Saturday 05/10/2025 I find it difficult to let this go. Everyone sleeping as a resident trust all participates of healthcare to be aware, knowledgeable and an advocate. All of this was lost once I knew one or may be more would leave the building to smoke marijuana and go back to work. Please help. I have work tomorrow night, 7P-7A. And plan to stay after my shift so I may speak to someone. Thank You

That is a Great Idea. I would like to be a participant.

Hey all, I have been following this thread from the moment I came home from testing. I am only posting now because I too have been given the great honor to attend FSW ASN program. Congratulations to all. And to the other applicants keep on keeping on. I was there once and I just kept at it. I am not to concerned about much. If things are done via checklist, no problems. And yes, I did read about the drug testing and background. The background check is the longest. And one must remember, at this time UPS is going to be overwhelmed. Not just by this county but others also. I must admit, I was shaking so terribly I could hardly download the to-do list. I was very happy to go to the next step (which this is all it is at this time) yet nervous about getting things done in a timely fashion and working with a work schedule. Well, Nice to read the thread and hope to see anyone that is at Collier Day Nurse 1. I must admit, I was a bit confused with Nurse 1. I suppose my LPN credits weren't accepted? This is the only question. I did apply for the bridge program. I will just wait for the other hurricane of questions to pass by before I email anyone. :)