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They told me that they were going to, however it may be a while to see anything, if anything. I have been told that the BON has bigger fish to fry. I hope that they are correct. I really truly do not feel that I did anything wrong, however, I will...

Does this sound right? I was terminated for writing a nursing order in the EMAR to offer pain medication prior to therapies? I was told that I worked beyond the scope of practice as an LPN and would be reported to the board of nursing. I've been ...

Biggest mistake and SCAM E.V.E.R.

The College Network did me NO FAVORS. I was totally unaware of what I was getting into. They basically give you book and tell you to read them and then you go take the tests. It is a big joke. I rescinded my application w/in the three days, but n...

Sad, I have been a nurse for 18 years and make a $1 more than you. Congrats.

It is so sad to be the disparity in income for LPN's across the US and Canada. It is amazing to me that someone could go to school and come out of it making $10 an hour. I am also disgusted with the fact that I have been an LPN for 18+ years with v...

Interviewed with a pool agency- offering $18-21/hr, that is also going all over the metro and into correctional facilities. I made $23-24hr 13 years ago with the pool, now they are paying less?! My last position, I made @$20.50 w/ shift differential...

My plans to move are on hold. I am seeking employment in my home state. I am finding it difficult and I am still stunned by what has transpired. Even more so, hurt. I tried to call the board, but the Tennyson agreement was read to me and was told...

This is a good question. Rectal checks are done in an effort to determine whether or not the patient is constipated. It is usually done three days with no bm and prior to the use of a biscodyl supp, which might be on your standing nursing orders. ...

So good to hear from people in this subject! I really thought I was crazy thinking there maybe was something I was missing.

It was a flag for the nurses to alert them that she needed to be evaluated for pain prior to therapy. We don't have scheduled therapy times.

The day before I was dismissed, the provider wrote an order for medications (for the same patient) that were already ordered. I had to call her to tell her this and she was annoyed... With me. I think this contributed to this. It seems shameful, t...

I haven't figured it out yet. I have tried to look at it, but I don't really get it.

I already have my California license. I am going to go about my business, apply for jobs. Call the board on Monday, apply for liability insurance and start selling everything to move. And.... Pray!

That was an excellent thread. Thank you!

That is a good point. I sent a message and told them I felt that I was wrongfully terminated and told them I was seeking counsel. If a prospective employer asks, are they eligible for rehire, they will say no- a red flag for any employer.

Aging1- Your time and your incredibly kind words mean a lot to me during this confusing time! I was in the process of working extra hours in an effort to save money to move to California. I was planning to move in Sept/Oct. and hoping to get into ...

Thank you. I am seeing things a bit clearer. If this were not an electronic form of a MAR and still a written one, it would have been a post-it note. To me, firing me for this was cruel and unusual. I think it has way more to do with my recent FM...

It is interesting to see peoples perspectives. If this had been old fashioned written mars, there would be little debate. However, in electronic charting, it makes things more confusing. Anyone have any idea how serious this might become? What kin...

I didn't write specifics, I merely wrote, "please offer dilaudid prior to therapies due to chronic back pain" It was flagged at 0700, 1100. It was a matter of ensuring that the staff eval her pain level. This is covered under the actual orders, bec...

There was an order for Dilaudid 2mg 1-2 tabs po q4h prn pain.Per the (verbal) direction of the NP, who specifically said to make sure we are offering the patient pain medication. The patient had so much pain, she was unable to get out of bed or part...

Thank you for your responses. I guess I would rather have them upset I tried to manage pain, than not manage. It is terrifying to be fired and have my nsg license threatened at the same time. It feels a bit over board and over the top to me.

It wasn't a matter of getting an order, it was a matter of making sure that the patient was being offered pain medication. She was not able to participate in therapy or even get out of bed due to pain. There was a narcotic pain medication that was ...

Are you a new grad? Congrats. I am waiting for my CA license to arrive so I can begin applying for jobs. Excited to move, but nervous! :)

The LPN to RN program through excelsior. Just the 2 yr associates program.