hellokitty9 replied to hellokitty9's topic in General Nursing
I agreed with the sharons post a well. However, I wasn't trying to use the length of my orientation days as anything, just answering ones question. And if you read on I did not meet with the DON. I...
hellokitty9 replied to hellokitty9's topic in General Nursing
Thanks everyone for the advice, truth, and encouragement. I called the DON and took responsibility for my error, and explained that I understood her reasoning for my termination. In return she asked...
hellokitty9 replied to hellokitty9's topic in General Nursing
onaclearday, thanks for the idea to really meet with her to acknowledge my error. I want to be a professional and end this position professionally. Again, thanks for all the input.... and the job...
hellokitty9 replied to hellokitty9's topic in General Nursing
Thanks everyone for the comments, it's really helpful with processing what happened. I discussed with nurses I work with and they all agreed with me and now that I think about it it was likely because...
hellokitty9 replied to hellokitty9's topic in General Nursing
Yes, I removed the staples from the wrong patient. Based on my assessment it seemed correct, but I failed to re-check the order and look at the name. So I was terminated for removing the staples from...
The other day I received a call from my DNS and she terminated me over the phone about a mistake I made the day before. I worked at the skilled nursing facility for 1 1/2 years as a relief nurse. I...