NewerNurseHelp

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1. Terminated for Violation - HELP!

   NewerNurseHelp replied to NewerNurseHelp's topic in Relations

   Thank you everyone for your encouragement and help. So far everyone that has heard the particulars of what happened has had the same opinion - none of it sounds right, I did the best thing for my patient, I did not commit a HIPAA violation, and my c...

2. Terminated for Violation - HELP!

   NewerNurseHelp replied to NewerNurseHelp's topic in Relations

   Yes, I am definitely aware of their position. I just meant that upon my dismissal I was given the impression this was a legal decision and that HR, as well as my manager, got no say in the final decision. Also, yes I am aware that they can say any...

3. Terminated for Violation - HELP!

   NewerNurseHelp replied to NewerNurseHelp's topic in Relations

   That's the main reason that has kept me from looking in to an attorney. I don't want to be "that nurse" that sued her previous employer. It sounds cliche but I really do just want a job taking care of patients and making a living. I want to forget...

4. Terminated for Violation - HELP!

   NewerNurseHelp replied to NewerNurseHelp's topic in Relations

   Thank you! I am still weighing my options but will definitely consider doing that. I also heard that the new director over that dept (a LOT of restructuring happened just after I was let go that had nothing to do with my dismissal) said somethin...

5. Terminated for Violation - HELP!

   NewerNurseHelp replied to NewerNurseHelp's topic in Relations

   Actually we even had a "boogie board" purchased by another one of the nurses to help better communicate with our severely HOH pts, as opposed to almost yelling at them and allowing others to hear more easily. We took steps to keep our patients' conf...

6. Terminated for Violation - HELP!

   NewerNurseHelp replied to NewerNurseHelp's topic in Relations

   I was thinking of using something along the lines of: "Following a difference of opinion over a situation, it was determined that moving forward I would no longer be the best fit in the department". Does that sound ridiculous or evasive??

7. Terminated for Violation - HELP!

   NewerNurseHelp replied to NewerNurseHelp's topic in Relations

   There were certainly things said in emails and staff meetings but I have none of that now that I'm not an employee any longer. I don't want to say the state but I will say we have "at will employment" so I could be fired for my shoes being offensive...

8. Terminated for Violation - HELP!

   NewerNurseHelp replied to NewerNurseHelp's topic in Relations

   There has been no attempt to fix the issues or the offices. The offices are literally the size of a large walk-in closet, there is barely room for a desk and some chairs for the patients. More than one person has used the word "scapegoat" hearing o...

9. Terminated for Violation - HELP!

   NewerNurseHelp replied to NewerNurseHelp's topic in Relations

   I do have all personal contact info for my references. They are literally a supervisor, providers, and co-workers, if that tells you the reputation I had in that office. I had people coming out of the woodwork offering to be references. I think I...

10. Terminated for Violation - HELP!

    NewerNurseHelp replied to NewerNurseHelp's topic in Relations

    Thank you. I did have insurance but let it lapse due to other issues. Trust me, I am kicking myself now. I was thinking about the "not a good fit" reason but many of my references still work there and I don't know how that would play out if they w...

11. Terminated for Violation - HELP!

    NewerNurseHelp replied to NewerNurseHelp's topic in Relations

    I was told at the time of my termination that they would only state my dates of employment and that I was discharged for cause, not the reason given. The HR rep also specifically said "we will not give you a bad reference". They really did not want...

12. Terminated for Violation - HELP!

    NewerNurseHelp posted a topic in Relations

    I'm actually not new to Allnurses but I created a new account, as I can't take too many chances of someone recognizing me. I'm sorry, it's just a complicated situation. So without revealing too many details, I was recently terminated for being a...