dec2007

Actually, no.

Thank you for this information! It's good to understand how the process really works.

I don't believe it did.

I hesitate to participate in any political discussion, but I do think history is always relevant. If you study the rise of the Third Reich, and the gradual occupation of other countries by the Nazi regime, you will find confiscation of legally owned and registered weapons belonging to citizens was an initial step in occupation. An excellent, first-hand account can be found in Jack can see Geest's ___Was God On Vacation?_________

I haven't read the whole thread, so forgive me if this is repetitive. It has taken me a long time, but I have learned to (mostly) opt out of the holiday madness. The gifts I feel I MUST buy (grandchildren , for instance) I buy on Amazon and utilize their gift wrap and direct delivery services, and I aim to finish this by Dec. 3rd or 4th. That leaves the rest of the month free to emerse myself in my spiritual celebrations and personal Christmas joys. I avoid shopping, even for groceries, as much as possible in December. If I do have to get grocery suppliesco try to go at night when the aggressive holiday shoppers are seldom present.

Urine test everyone involved (weekly, if you feel the need), then think about quality of life for this little lady who most likely doesn't have a lot of years left.

THIS!!!!! X 1000!!!!!

Korky's Advice is right on! Also, is there a manager you can confide in and request a mentor? Not all facilities or managers care enough to work with you in this way, but some do. It sounds as though your orientation to the position may have been inadequate. Best of luck to you my friend!

Forgive me, I haven't read all the responses. I just want to say to the OP, leave this particular situation alone. When you ARE employed and working under your own license, follow your own ethics. If someone asks you to sign for a waste you did not witness say "No!". When you waste narcotics yourself make a point of telling the person who signs with you "I need you to actually witness me wasting this med. I don't feel right about you just taking my word that I wasted it." Set your own practice guidelines.

Might be bad for patient outcomes.

My husband works for a telephone company, and they have "personal days" with no questions asked.

Entering the job force as a new grad RN, it is unrealistic (and maybe unfair) to expect to be hired into an administrative position ahead of others who have worked bedside and have RN experience. The automatic assumption of discrimination also smacks of entitlement. I'm a few years older than you and have>25 years RN experience AND a bad back, yet here I am in the trenches.

100% accurate.......sadly!!

Good advice from Nurse Beth! I would like to add that it is best to be non-specific about what your " medical problem" was, as ( unfortunately) a stigma still exists against those with mental health issues of all kinds. It shouldn't, especially in the medical field, where it should be best understood, but the stigma is real. Best of luck to you!!!!

And you would be absolutely correct!!!!!