meadow85

meadow85

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  1. Questioning Our Compassion

    I get the same reaction when I have a bad day and vent to my family or friends. I have tried to stop because I realize that its unfair to them, sometimes being a "downer" when its a bad/sad story. So...
  2. Not Sure If Nursing Is For Me

    Nursing isn't for everyone. You should give it some time and if you are still unhappy then you can explore different avenues. Thats the great thing about nursing, you have limitless options. I don't...
  3. After an interview how long should i wait?

    I would give it a week or so. One place called me after 1 1/2 weeks and another took 2 weeks because they had to check my references. In the meantime, relax. Remember they need you more than you need...
  4. POSITIVE is making a difference in someones life no matter how small or big. NEGATIVE is the
  5. Nights vs/ Days?

    For me, pros would be that the station is less busy with interdisciplinary staff, the patients are sleeping (for the most part), just meds or dressings no baths and ambulating patients. Cons would be...
  6. Staying late to chart

    At my former workplace we did computer charting and I remember skipping my morning break, charting during my lunch break and then staying late to chart because I spent most of the day in my patients...
  7. I have been working at my current workplace, a hospital downtown, for a little over a year now as full-time. As of Monday I will transfer to part-time because I am starting a new job closer to home....
  8. Scheduled meeting with manager, HR and union rep

    That being said. I will no longer be checking or responding to this thread. I've had enough and am moving
  9. Scheduled meeting with manager, HR and union rep

    "To let such a charade go is to invite more, leaving aside entirely the issue of whether pay is due." Not to excuse what I did, but let me explain that this practice is common and has been going on...
  10. PICC Lines: Syringe Size For Medications

    If you are working, you should check the policy and procedures manual on your unit just to be safe. I just finished orientation at a new facility and they said you should flush the PICC with a 10cc...
  11. Scheduled meeting with manager, HR and union rep

    I will never put myself in that situation again. It has caused me enough grief. I will stick to 1 job so I can commit to it 100% and continue doing my best as a person and a nurse
  12. Scheduled meeting with manager, HR and union rep

    Yes I understand. I later learned that she replaced me with a senoir staff member (they have more seniority and get called first to replace sick calls) and he was paid OT. I am sure she wasn't too...
  13. Scheduled meeting with manager, HR and union rep

    I won't get into details with her but just ask her as general questions since she is more knowledgeable in that
  14. Scheduled meeting with manager, HR and union rep

    Of course I will not ask HR. I will ask a trusted friend who happens to do the
  15. Scheduled meeting with manager, HR and union rep

    yes i am going to ask if that is possible. i do not want that money. i wish we had "mental health days" or "personal days". maybe we have something like that that i am not aware of. i will ask about...
  16. Scheduled meeting with manager, HR and union rep

    I wish things had gone that way. I wish I had someone like you as a manager. Someone human. My manager only has 2 years experience. Her main concern is the budget. We are constantly short-staffed and...
  17. Scheduled meeting with manager, HR and union rep

    I said something along those lines and my manager had nothing to say. HR said, "well it is your
  18. Scheduled meeting with manager, HR and union rep

    Yes I realize now that I must keep my private life private. Honestly I told one person and then the whole world knew. And I had nice long talk with my roommate. Now I just wait for the College to...
  19. Scheduled meeting with manager, HR and union rep

    "The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is the governing body for the 145,000 registered nurses (RNs) and registered practical nurses (RPNs) in Ontario, Canada. The College regulates nursing to...
  20. Scheduled meeting with manager, HR and union rep

    I know you must be waiting in suspense. I was terminated today and reported to the college. They will take further action as necessary. I was surprisingly OK throughout the whole meeting. I didn't...
  21. Scheduled meeting with manager, HR and union rep

    Stanley-RN2B : Isn't it easier to tell the truth? Easier said than done. You were not in my position under those
  22. Scheduled meeting with manager, HR and union rep

    Although I see where you are coming from, I felt your example was a bit extreme. Lying about your nursing practice could result in death. Calling in sick is not a life/death situation. It is not the...
  23. Scheduled meeting with manager, HR and union rep

    What I now know is that in my province that is considered faud. When you call in sick you better be physically sick lying in bed. When I had some time to think about it I realized that if this was...
  24. Scheduled meeting with manager, HR and union rep

    My union rep. said she could not file a grievance on my behalf because ultimately I screwed up. It doesn't matter how the manager handled the situation or how she treated
  25. Scheduled meeting with manager, HR and union rep

    I cannot confide in my co-workers because unfortunately word gets around fast around here. When I got the new job, I told 1 person and all of a sudden everyone is asking and congratulating me etc....