Beth RN61

There's always so much to learn... Take any opportunity . Working day shift is different as you'll now have to learn how to deal with Dr rounds, family members, PT/OT/ST, doctors appointments, etc. it's a great way to learn prioritization, teamwork. As an RN, our CNA's are our eyes and ears. If a CNA brings something to my attention, I jump on it. I treat them with the utmost respect and admiration. I never forget to thank them at the end of their shift. Your nurses will learn to respect you.

Same thing happened to me.... What happened is that you ACED it!!!! Congrats!

As a floater, I work all units. Recently was called into a room to "look at his leg" I had heard that 2 weeks prior he had rolled off his be when being turned. What I saw at 5 am was yellow discoloration, obvious fracture from weeks before. I medicated him for pain immediately. I took my supervisor in for her opinion. Shortly thereafter the 7-3 nurse came in, I took her to the bedside. The residents remained comfortable. No s/s of pain. I ordered a mobile X-ray and left. Following day I am under investigation for medical neglect, unpaid suspension. Although after 3 weeks they asked me to come back to work despite the investigation still open. What would you do? What would you have done differently?