ShawnfromMn

All i can say is i hope you are not going to Canada because of the direction of the health care system because i can tell you it is definately no bed of roses there!!! I am a Canadian living in the United States. As for your licensure up there - you will need to recertify up there. This may include an examination. You would need to contact the Board of Health in the province you are moving too - it may also depend on where you recieved your training. Good luck!!

Our policy is the following: 1. Test patient 2. Test staff person exposed 3. Offer prophylaxis to staff person I would be more concerned about Hepatitis. What did you do post exposure - cleanzing techniques ect. The risk is low but still very possible. Make sure that everything is documented and you keep accurate records. BTW this is now a Workers Compensation claim.

Kudo's - very well stated!! I couldnt agree more!!!

I was blessed to work with a physician who treated me like an equal. Never would talk down to me or disrespectful. We were a team and we appreciated each other. He took the time to teach me what he was doing, it got to the point where we almost read each others minds. I had a hard time when a year ago i was offered a different position (promotion) and it broke my heart to leave his side. I still miss working with him every day but i do take the time to swing by and say hi and many times he has come to my office to "just chat." He encouraged me to take this position knowing that he would be retiring in a couple of years and knowing it would be an awesome opportunity for me. I will be forever grateful to him. He was my boss, my partner and my father all in one!!!

I agree with you 100%. I would not sign either. Here is another scenario for you --- what would have happened if you had a Code inside the clinic and you were out in the parking lot searching for this patient. You would then be written up for leaving your post. I would suggest discussing this further with your supervisor and physicians. If they insist that this is part of your job then a protocol should be written up outlining who is responsible and the safety measures to be taken. i.e. walkie talkies to communictate with staff within the building, what to do when it is dark ect. Good luck

I have to be 100% honest with you. As i read this i cant help but think that it may not be the job it may be an underlying depression issue that has now come to a head. Have you ever talked with someone about depression? Dont feel bad about it = i know that approx 80% of the nurses i work with have taken or currently take medication for depression. I wish you luck my dear!!!