RN_Erin

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1. Can a confused resident refuse care?

   RN_Erin replied to pumpkinspice's topic in Canada

   I was a CNA in a LTC for 5 years before becoming a nurse. You can't ever force something on a resident. (I'm not sure what the policy is for nurses as far as meds and stuff). With residents that continuously pulled off their nasal cannulas, I'd just ...

2. I failed my school drug test. Am I finished forever?

   RN_Erin replied to Breatholife's topic in General Students

   @Heathermaizey Having THC show up in your system is not the same thing as being under the influence of it. I'm not advocating for it, but when you smoke a joint, it doesn't mean you're high for the whole 30 days that it's in your system. Hows the wea...

3. I failed my school drug test. Am I finished forever?

   RN_Erin replied to Breatholife's topic in General Students

   I'm really sorry to hear this. I found myself in a similar situation a few months ago, however, it was after I'd graduated and gotten my license. I'd been at my dream job for 4 months when I was assaulted by a patient and on my day off was in so muc...

4. How to Explain a Termination to Future Employers?

   RN_Erin replied to RN_Erin's topic in General Nursing

   I had to do a mandatory drug test because it's required after ANY on the job injury; I made the mistake of letting people pressure me into reporting it which I wish I hadn't, I'd forgotten that they drug tested you afterwards. I did go to my doctor b...

5. How to Explain a Termination to Future Employers?

   RN_Erin replied to RN_Erin's topic in General Nursing

   I'm not saying they were in the wrong in terminating me, I did technically violate the code and had signed upon hire that I agreed that it could be automatic termination. Even though my violation was completely unintentional. I don't know if there is...

6. How to Explain a Termination to Future Employers?

   RN_Erin posted a topic in General Nursing

   So I need advice and have tried to research this but have been struggling to find anything that is helping me. I landed my dream job of being an ED nurse straight out of nursing school. I did my 3-month Capstone in an ED and was immediately hired on...