Roggae

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1. Desperately Seeking Preceptor in Oregon or Washington for PMHNP

   Roggae posted a topic in Student Nurse Practitioner

   Hello all, I am in a PMHNP program at Gonzaga University and I find myself in a bind. I had a preceptor who graciously agreed to precept me but had to pull out at the last minute due to the...

2. PMHNP in Other Countries?

   Roggae posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello! I'm in a PMHNP program and I'm exploring if opportunities exist outside of the United States to practice in this (or similar) role. So far I can't find any other countries. Does anyone know of...

3. Conflict with Charge - 6 Month Review

   Roggae replied to Roggae's topic in General Nursing

   I've been feeling a lot more empowered as a result of this thread! It looks like, per our organizational chart, that the charge is not above me in any way. It appears she is exercising false...

4. Conflict with Charge - 6 Month Review

   Roggae replied to Roggae's topic in General Nursing

   Yes, this is

5. Conflict with Charge - 6 Month Review

   Roggae replied to Roggae's topic in General Nursing

   Oh no, I never did anything without a physician order without getting an order from the actual physician, even when pressured to not contact the physician. The time I referred to regarding stepping...

6. Conflict with Charge - 6 Month Review

   Roggae replied to Roggae's topic in General Nursing

   I have not practiced outside my license. I have refused when the charge has told me to order and administer meds without talking to the doctor. The only times I have gone along with anything outside...

7. Conflict with Charge - 6 Month Review

   Roggae replied to Roggae's topic in General Nursing

   CanadianAbroad - Thank you for sharing your mom's story. I'm sorry she went through something so horrific! I'm so pleased to hear everything ended in her favor. I'll remember her story. I know I...

8. Conflict with Charge - 6 Month Review

   Roggae replied to Roggae's topic in General Nursing

   Thanks for the feedback! It's true, it's very tempting for me to try to find another job. I'll keep other prospects on my radar in the background in the meantime. Cowboyardee - thank you for the...

9. Conflict with Charge - 6 Month Review

   Roggae posted a topic in General Nursing

   Hello! I'm six months in as a night RN in a small community hospital on a med-surg floor. The majority of my first three years nursing experience were at a large level one trauma center in another...

10. Reporting a grievance and fear of retaliation

    Roggae replied to Roggae's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    An update: I decided not to complete the grievance process with the union. I went on two job interviews and received an offer for both. In the meantime, the manager was demoted and a new unit director...

11. Reporting a grievance and fear of retaliation

    Roggae replied to Roggae's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Also an interesting point - however out of 10 external new-grad hires, five accepted full-time employment, and five accepted on-call positions. I figured it'd be easiest and more cost-effective to...

12. Reporting a grievance and fear of retaliation

    Roggae replied to Roggae's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    The positions were definitely not posted anywhere for employees of the unit to see, nor did I notice them listed on our internal website. Very good advice. Since I'm keeping an eye open more...

13. Reporting a grievance and fear of retaliation

    Roggae replied to Roggae's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Thank you for the continued feedback! :) Last week I made it a point prior to asking my manager if she hired anybody full-time, to ask directly if my continued on-call status amidst being called off...

14. Reporting a grievance and fear of retaliation

    Roggae replied to Roggae's topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Thank you to those who have taken the time to chime in. Very helpful feedback, perspective, and support. The union rep surprised me by scheduling a phone conversation tomorrow morning, so I'm in the...

15. Reporting a grievance and fear of retaliation

    Roggae posted a topic in Collective Bargaining, Union

    Hello! I'm writing with the hope of helpful insight and feedback in effectively and safely addressing violations of union contract by my current manager. I'm a nurse with a few years experience who...