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THANK YOU for reiterating what I have become so sick of having to reiterate.

as others stated above, not replying to a greeting is nowhere near negligent. I worked nites for years and obviously at 0645 when dayshift starts filing in, I'm happy cuz the beautiful sunrise, I can go home to sleep & would always greet them w...

I used to give PPD's annually for employee health at a smaller hospital. And I would always pre-draw the PPD's to save time when staff were present. However, I was the only one with access to them and there were no other medications in that refrige...

I would just ignore the messages. It's your day off from work, they shouldn't be bothering you. Especially if they haven't been given any prompting/encouragement to have a more social relationship with you. Next day at work when they ask why you d...

In PA: I got an email on 4/17, saying we can still do recovery trek as normal. OR we can now do an at-home option, PROOF saliva testing. You download an app on your phone, it video records the collection process & COC stuff. Then it's sent in...

BEAUTIFULLY SAID!!!

They say (at least here in PA) they look at everyone one a 'case by case basis' but I fail to see that, as I think many others would agree. You can certainly try with your own case manager, plead your case, with being on ambien for over a decade. M...

I felt the same way too when I first heard. "No exceptions!" was all my CM would say. If I wanted to keep my license, I had a decision to make. Hopefully you're successful in fighting them. Let us know!

How did the previously dismissed student from December (for failing 2 courses) have access to the chat, if she was no longer in the program? What does she have against you & the other one dismissed? And what exactly is written in the letter as...

forgive me for asking a silly question, but how does online clinical work? I've taken regular classroom courses online, with message boards & discussions, required testing on-site, papers submitted, etc. But not sure how clinical works for that...

I'm not sure if Texas is different than PA (where I am) but our contract states abstinence from any mood-altering substance, medications included. Ambien was included in that list, despite having a valid prescription from a doctor. However, I al...

how has nothing ever happened to a patient under this nurses' care? I imagine co-workers are covering? Not you, but others. I also cannot believe your manager has not done a thing. This should be considered abandonment. I'd say to try HR or som...

sounds like a classic jerk. I wonder if he's done this/is doing with anybody else? I certainly hope HR addresses this quickly & appropriately, but if there is another employee being harassed they may be more motivated to address it. Please let...

There are a ton of non-floor nursing jobs. Insurance, telephonic nursing, doctors office (while on your feet, the lifting is definitely nowhere near as bad), outpatient urgent care centers (medexpress, etc), education, quality assurance, infection c...

This exactly. I think if they do/have contacted the BON all they're doing is causing themselves a lot of headache. I know I'd be looking over my shoulder as well, but keep your chin up, try to enjoy that new job! ?

I don't know all of them and may not be correct. But I believe 3 is ETOH, opiates, benzos. Option 4 and 6 include this and add OTC (benadryl, pseudafed etc). I don't think I've ever had a 1 or 5. 90% of the time I was option 3. Thank God it was...

Sounds like such a shady place. I am seriously wondering if they will contact the BON. They have nothing on you, you didn't tuck tail & run when threatened as they wanted you to. If the BON is contacted, all it will do is hurt them.

In PA, it means your supervisor must be in the building while you are there. Not necessarily walking side by side, with the same patient assignment. But they are simply there at all times your are, and are aware of your contract, work restrictions,...

Did anything happen with the other nurse, that you co-signed with? just curious. And it sounds like there is nothing on their end to try to say you were diverting. No confession, no drug test, no evidence of anything it sounds, Other than a pret...

"I honestly do not know when he/she will be returning." Technically it isn't lying. Just because your boss said they are going to be fired doesn't necessarily mean it'll happen. Something may happen in administration above your boss & they won...

When you entered the program & signed the contract, did it not specify you must complete the complete 3 years? And that if you fail to complete 3 years for ANY reason ($$, positive testing, or just dropping out) they will notify the BON of your ...

Is it possible the lender & lendee knew each other before being a patient? I find it odd that somebody would lend to a complete stranger simply because they were a care provider. (which seems to be the norm on Judge Judy) Are you concerned the ...

You're right: we shouldn't have to hear such young nurses complain of back pain. We should have facilities dedicated to help maintain the health & longevity of their employees' careers (hoyer lifts, drive motors). And in nursing school, we lear...

please do consult an attorney. Even if you have been evaluated, have you signed a contract yet? Don't sign until you speak with an attorney or two. Finances may be rough but it is money VERY well spent...

benadryl is also legal but listed on the forbidden list. Unless you have a valid script... at least in PA