Unfortunately Florida is an "at will employment" state. You can get fired for any reason at any time. But I have a bunch of interviews next week and who knows - I may find the perfect
Well, I did get fired. The investigation said I went over and above protocol for fluid removal and doc denied I tried to call him. So doing extra for this fluid-overloaded patient cost me a job....
He just told the nurse manager "to deal with it" and doesn't even know what nurse was involved. Out of the 1000 things I did that day this was not perfect. Instead of trying to smooth things over with...
Thanks for responding. I did find their policy online - says call doc before treatment unless this is typical for patient. Then says call doc if no decrease in B/P in 1 hour. Then post B/P call doc...
I just would like to get feedback from other HD nurses out there. I have been suspended pending investigation for not getting hold of a doc for his non-compliant, drug-addicted patient with...