texas_rn11

YES! And with the new phone system nobody really know how to use it so i have no way of even calling for help. And who would i even call there is 2 nurses in the ER however im told there not allowed to leave that area. The don says shell be available for help big or small but she wont answe the phone... just tells you what she thinks you want to hear. Shes supposed to work if theres no one else so shell do/say whatever to not be there. Ive about decided im not returning. Thank you for insite

Thank yall so much my anxiety is sky high about all this... my agency blames the facility for the short orientation saying they wont pay for more. If i go back i will be mentioning the federal law and see if thats helps. They automatically dock 30 min for lunch which if you by yourself you dont get ( bc defined its AWAY from your work area and they wont let you leave ) i dont think im going back at this point i just feel like nothing will be done regardless of laws. Im not under a contract so i can get out fairly easily.... thanks again to all

Its constantly undestaffed there, i got 3 hours of orientation and when i voiced my concerns at that time i was told "that it was just a quick run through, and id continue to be trained" this particular situation has not yet happened however there have been several occasions that the charge nurse has attempted to get help bycalling and texting-no answer, no return calls.ive seen this myself. There are 3 nurses in the ER and theyre not allowed to leave the ER. There is one medsurg unit and yes i would be the only nurse on it. Its a 92 bed hospital In texas. i was told i couldnt pump if i was the only nurse there. I cant take 2 15 min breaks i have to be with a pt or at the station. Thanks in advance for any input :)

Hello all, my question is can you refuse an assignment last minute, at shift change and be charged with patient abandonedment?* Let me give you a scenario.... you recently started at a hospital that has low census and a nurse called in... that leaves you and a cna to cover the floor (medsurg) the ratio is fine there only 4 pts on the floor however... your unfamiliar to the unit, EMR, brand new phone systems (new to staff as well) etc...and have not received training to do admit/transfer/discharge, or charge nurse duties. The DON is aware you are not comfortable working alone yet and has stated "you wont be the only nurse". Also your a breast feeding/pumping and there will no way for you to go pump. Also this is night shift and no one will answer the phone should you need help. There is no house supervisor. It is likely you will get an admit from er..... can you refuse to work if your issue is your uncomfortable in the environment but confident you can care for the pts currently on the floor.... due to inadequate training which could put the pts at risk.

Hello all, my question is can you refuse an assignment last minute, at shift change and be charged with patient abandonedment? Let me give you a scenario.... you recently started at a hospital that has low census and a nurse called in... that leaves you and a cna to cover the floor (medsurg) the ratio is fine there only 4 pts on the floor however... your unfamiliar to the unit, EMR, brand new phone systems (new to staff as well) etc...and have not received training to do admit/transfer/discharge, or charge nurse duties. The DON is aware you are not comfortable working alone yet and has stated "you wont be the only nurse". Also your a breast feeding/pumping and there will no way for you to go pump. Also this is night shift and no one will answer the phone should you need help. There is no house supervisor. It is likely you will get an admit from er..... can you refuse to work if your issue is your uncomfortable in the environment but confident you can care for the pts currently on the floor.... due to inadequate training which could put the pts at risk.