LadyJRN

I am surprised they didn't make you take a drug test. For what it's worth, I believe you. Some days (and nights) can get really busy and I can see how this happened. I have went home with a bottle of insulin in my pocket more than once. I know that is not the same as a narc, but when the floor is crazy busy and you are trying to do several things at the same time, it can happen. Can you call your HR department and ask them where they are in their investigation? I too am sorry this has happened to you. Use it as a learning experience. I bet you never take a narc home again! Best of luck to you! :icon_hug:

Mine are residents........they will always be patients to me.

Your manager should have handled it....period. But, about the big bucks.........ummmmmm, I am a RN manager of abou 76 beds.....I make less than some of my LPN's! Your manager should have handled it because it is likely to go further and she will be involved anyway. She should have started an investigation immediately and reported to the DON and administrator. Suspected abuse must be reported to the state within 24 hours. (At least in Michigan.) Yes, your manager left you in an inappropriate situation. But, as for the big bucks......see above.

GOOD LUCK, I am sure you passed!

CONGRATULATIONS RN! RN......umm, nice ring to it, eh?

congratulations Nurse!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU NEW NURSES!!! This is a great thread. It is better than a novel! I have been pulling for all of you to pass. It is a great feeling to get that letter saying you passed. Welcome to the wonderful world of nursing!

CONGRATULATIONS NURSE!!

CONGRATULATIONS NURSE!!

congratulations Rn!!!

congratulations Rn!!

CONGRATULATIONS!! You worked hard and it has paid off! Welcome aboard to the world of nursing.

What kind of unit is it? Medical? Dementia? I manage 2 units, a 46 bed Alzheimer's unit and a 26 bed medical unit in a 220 bed LTC facility. Yes, it is challenging, but if you have decent staff it is doable. The medical unit is more work than the dementia unit because there are more admissions and discharges and the residents can be sicker. The Alzheimers unit residents usually stay for a long time. I managed a 56 bed medical unit for 6 years before accepting the two units I have now. I personally love my job. If you have been supervising on 3 - 11, you shouldn't have a problem. You already know the facility and its policies. The only thing I don't really like is it's a salaried position and you will be putting in longer hours, especially when the state is in for survey. You probably will have a 24 hour responsibility for the unit. I am rarely called for any problems, although I do carry a pager. The off shift supervisors handle everything on their shifts and just leave me a report. Once in a while I am called to work the floor (on day shift) if we are really short nurses. That doesn't happen very often though. (About 3 times last year.) Even though it is just a middle management position, I feel I can make a difference for our residents and their families. Do you like supervising now? You will be actually supervising all three shifts. But, like I said, where I work the afternoon and midnight supervisors usually can take care of any problems on their shifts and just report to me so I know what is going on. Good Luck!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!! :balloons: All your hard work has paid off. Welcome to the nursing world! It's a great time to be a nurse. I hope you land the job of your dreams.