elfmom

Thanks for all replies-my desk top's been down for some time now- You all supplied useful information. Again, thanks so much for all ideas.

Please email a copy to me-I would greatly appreciate that. I am a charge nurse on Psych Unit & struggling without any guidance from my DON & no training for the sometimes burdensome role. Again, thank-you. elfmom

Hello all-I read these posts after looking for an answer regarding write ups and disciplinary action requirements. My question is this: Are we required to sign disciplinary actions that we are not in agreement with? If there are more than one complaints, you agree with one, but not the other, how do you deal with that? I have written my denial directly on the form, but because I disagree with other accusations, am uncomfortable signing. Also, when I requested to review documentation I am accused of writing, I was denied access to it for two days because the DON said she did'nt know if it was "legal" for me to see it since the incident is going through Intensive chart review. I am filing a grievance on advice of my union & this is very stressful. I am a good nurse, I care about my patients and would never do anything to intentionally put them at risk, but lapses in judgement are made every day in nursing. I am seriously thinking about getting out.

Thanks for the advice, Triage-will post more when I don't have to run off to work. Elfmom

I am hoping for advice in dealing with a lousy ward secretary. Just to give you an idea: She calls from home to the unit to ask if Ibuprofen & Motrin are the same drug... She: Constantly misses orders, screws up transcribing orders, will not place copies of orders where nursing can find them, since charts are floating all over the place on busy days, makes private phone calls constantly, does not even alphabetize the chart papers filing cabinet, when transcribing an order, takes the entire MAR chart & acts irritated if you need it to give a med. Well-these are a few of the irritating problems, not to mention a passive/aggressive personality. Would appreciate any suggestions. The Program Director & DON for the unit have been made aware of problems numerous times & nothing is done. Thanks in advance, elfmom