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I am going to utilize this circle, Thank you!

Thank you so much! That is excellent advice. I will get busy recalling when I knew the records/report was falsified to TWC. I did write everything down as it occurred. It feels good to get some support. I will see about an administrative type of nursing job. I so hope that it all works out well, and for the DON I never wanted any negative entanglements. We are both carbon based human beings. So much depends on good communications anytime a client is served. That is the big lesson here for both the DON and me as well as having liability insurance.

Thank you!

I too have heard and read that. That is why the case agaist me has to be strong. My Don was clever and decpetive to avoid appearing discriminatory when I was fired as well.

I heard that the med error has to be reported to each new employer and the new employer must send quarterly reports to the TX BON on the alleged offender. It stays with you. Fair or not. That is a likely outcome for me if I am not believed.

Thank you. No harm came to the resident. The DON ordered me to give the med. It has happened before and she covered me. She has 30 years and I have 6 months. She turned on me this time and I believe it might be ageism or my popularity. I loved and was well loved by the residents, her director and my colleagues and she offered three nurses a job in their twenties and had only one opening. When reported med errors to her on others she was impatient. Nothing was done.Through TWC I learned she falsified my records. All documentation is handwritten. That is why I cried 12 hours unable to stop and wrote that poem. I am down to one meal a day waiting for TWC's decision on UI. I pray they believe me;it will be easier when I go before the board if they do. Meanwhile I can't afford a lawyer or next month’s rent. This home has been mine for 27 years and I am single. It is scary and I pray daily. I am tempted to notify corporate that she falsified records.

I was planning on insurance soon waiting for a couple more paychecks. This poem helped: Director of Nursing up are you on your throne Who covered your errors before they were known? My judge and jury, once new and had grace The BON here is fierce and seals one’s fate I owned my error and reported my part Threatened and labeled, my life ripped apart Fire me, if you must and create a storm Why injure, why permanent harm Six months I had to use my skills Where was your compassion, why the ill will? In minutes suspended and 2 more out the door That wasn’t enough you had to do more Then I learned of the dagger, a cold hearted act Done without mercy, forethought or tact Now an uncertain future, after years of a fight To earn my degree so late in my life Fire another, now part of your fame But know from this victim, you’re no right to mame Hurting people hurt people, what happened to you? I pray that you heal it, I hope you want to

I am an older nurse in my second career and recently fired from a wonderful skilled nursing facility in Spring. I loved my job. I made a med error following instructions that I apprently misunderstood. The DON never asked me what happened, just pushed me out the door. The other nurses on my unit were covered for their errors and favored over me, not fired or even suspended. Through TWC, I learned the DON has reported be to the Texas BON. When that case comes up I won't be able to work again as a nurse in Texas. I am so distraught and have fears about my long term future. I have faced ageism in my current job search. I am physically fit with no physical limitations yet. I have a lot of faith but it is still a painful position I am in now. Does anyone have any suggestions for income? Where do nurses go who are older work in Houston, Texas?

Pandapixie, thanks for posting. I too went through something similiar. My lesson was things are not always as they seem. You can shift your thinking. You don't have to be crazy about the learning process and it doesn't matter who you learn it from. It is difficult and painful to learn on the job but we nurses do it. This is a great forum to get great feedback and keep some of your frustration away from the unit. The silver lining: you will pass this testing period and become a more seasoned nurse and a better nurse mentor for it.

The best attorney is you. Many students have been unfairly treated by a professor or two. I too had the same problmes and my GPA was 370. I got well prepared by speaking with other students before me,a favorite professor who walked me through the politics of higher educatin. I collected documentation and made a bulleted list of facts. I went into the Deans office armed with awareness and spoke. I told her the student body was looking for a god outcome. I didin't miss a day. I suggeted that if the instructor is working then I should be attending. That was only fair. You aren't unique. If the school changes grading mid semester, that is grounds to change schools. Start fresh, do your assignments and keep trucking through what seems like an enormous task, You will graduate if you are determined.

I need some help with the cover letter and resume Diane227. If you would please contact me at [email protected]. I am a new grad but older. Never dreamed it woud be this hard to secure employment but it is. I could use some mentorship please. Thanks, Barbara

I am a new graduate and have not had an interview yet. I was a student professional nurse for three months and I have applied to three internships that begin in May or June. Wishing everyone luck!

It was a knowing. My great g'father managed a childrens's hospital, my g'mother was pre-med before she married. y other set of g' parents were professors. I was influenced by them. My goal was to go into nursing right out of high school. Instead, I became a surg tech at the Heart Institute. Then came marriage and baby; and a stay at home mom. 32 years later, I began school to be the RN I had known I would be. I am 55 now and going into my last semester. I love helping people and learning, making it a stimulating career choice. It is going to be wonderful to love my work.

This too shall pass. This is not typical. This sort of thing happens in regular business too. Irregularities for me is the norm and I would journal/document it to be true to myself. I love this field and that feeds a momentum to overcome difficulties. Much good luck finding a path that mets your needs a little better.

I am 55 and entering my last semester of the RN program this fall. No worries! There is much diverstiy in Nursing. I am aware of a 65 year old student nurse. Go forward toward your aspirations, you can do it.