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I would be willing to bet there isn't a single sporting goods store on the planet that would carry a cup to fit the massive set she grew that night... Way to go! :bowingpur

Congrats on the interview...good luck!

I don't want to identify myself as a nurse; my family, however, isn't so bashful

That was beautiful, Mara...did you write it?

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You just don't get it...this has NOTHING to do with that nurse...this has EVERYTHING to do with your poor attitude and your lack of responsibility. Nobody gives a flying fig about what that nurse does or doesn't do in her spare time...and it's no one's business but hers. Besides, you're going on hearsay...you can't prove it, and even if you could, HR would probably tell you to mind your own business anyway! Nurses have to abide by something called the "Code of Ethics", meaning that nurses are accountable to report unsafe situations, mistakes, abuse, etc. to the appropriate parties. Not only is it the right thing to do, IT'S THE LAW! Failing to report could cost the nurse anything from several days of suspension to losing his/her license. Regarding your situation, the nurse most likely found your activities (or lack thereof) to be unsafe and had to report it...I think you are personalizing this way too much...you want to "get her back" for reporting you, when she had every right to do so because you acted in a careless manner on several occasions. By the way, I read your post about wanting to move to California after you get your RN license. Sorry to tell you this, but just because you have the RN initials behind your name doesn't make you exempt from CNA duties. As a nurse, you will still be cleaning up poop, pee and vomit; not to mention saliva/phlegm. You will still be assisting patients to the bathroom, still getting them fresh water. The only difference is that you will have much more responsibility...if you don't like being a CNA, you're not going to like being a nurse much better. Sorry.

LOL...I would have been like "umm...YOU'RE WELCOME!"

Anyone want a KitKatacholamine? How about a Diuresis Peanut Butter cup? Or perhaps diaphoresis pieces? Maybe a 100 Grand Mal Seizure? Milky Wenkebach?

Reading your post, I'm reminded of a similar situation that occurred when I was an aide. I had a lady who was a feeder and was also frequently incontinent. One evening after helping her with supper, I checked her undergarment--sure enough, she needed to be changed. As I was doing so, a person from dietary walked in the room without knocking, gave me a dirty look and got upset because the supper trays weren't picked up; then walked away. I told the RN what happened afterwards. The next day, I was asked to report to the DON. Apparently, dietary told the DON that I was "getting people ready for bed" instead of picking up trays, in addition to other disproportionate statements. I was in a position to be reprimanded; luckily, the RN I told all this to the night before was there and explained to the DON what really happened. Dietary got counseled about priorities that day :smilecoffeecup:

Finding dried blood on the glucometer after you've already touched it :barf01:

You must really go above and beyond the call of duty :chuckle:roll:roll:chuckle

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Whenever I've taken a drug test, I've always had an opportunity to list the medications (prescription or otherwise) that I have taken so they know ahead of time in case it shows up in my sample. Did they not ask you the same thing?

I'm sorry this happened to you...although I haven't stuck myself with a contaminated needle, I was exposed to a pt's blood, and it came in contact with an open sore I had on my thumb. Getting tested was definitely scary; I went through the typical emotions one could expect to experience (fear, reliving what happened and how it could have been prevented, feeling stupid)...you may be having some of those feelings now. Experience is definitely a teacher, and hindsight is always 20/20. I agree with the OP that dirty needles should NEVER be recapped. Does your facility have safety devices on needles; the ones that are activated either manually or automatically after use? If not, this may be a good time to talk to your manager or administrator about obtaining these. As bad as this situation is; you have an opportunity to create something positive from it...possibly protecting yourself, your co-workers and future employees from a similar situation down the road. Glad to hear that the initial HIV test is negative; wishing you good outcomes on the other tests....try to hang in there! :icon_hug: