BaybeeNurse20

I believe I owe everyone an update. I was "counseled" on communication at the "nurses station" when half of the altercation was not at the nurses station. ? I am no longer FT at that facility d/t other reasons. Since I've left, the director at the time resigned supposedly because they didn't like who they'd become or someone was trying to point the finger at them for something. I am not sure. I am just doing my own thing at this point. Thank You all for your input. Greatly appreciated.

@hppygr8ful Thank you so much! I’ve been seeing the drop in rates for travel nurses. I said the other day. I will watch the way I word things because I notice sometimes I say one thing out of my mouth that may be taken wrong but really mean well. Yes. I am in an at will state. Wow. It’s sad that healthcare has come to this point. Cannot advocate for self or patients these days. If this had not happened, I would have left in a few months for other reasons. It’s a lot of things affecting my decisions. IDK ?

@kbrn2002 Thank You for your response! “I sure wouldn't want to go to work every day  waiting for the hammer to drop. “ Exactly! That’s my thing. I’m just lost! I really need some guidance. In addition to that HR basically told me herself they went about the situation wrong and supervisor gave me the OK to go and my relief came.

@CommunityRNBSN A specific disease is not the focus of the post.I have my reason for the wording of post. It could be any communicable disease.

@Joan Troyer RN BSN thank you so much for your response! I have the mind to stay until I find out the end game. Do you think that's a good idea since it could go either way? I don't think they have anything to report otherwise they may not have invited me back to work unless they just need the staff I guess. I don't know. I'd rather not be terminated either but at the same time it's like nurses are needed everywhere. I doubt if other facilities care at this point.

@rzyzzy I'm so sorry you had to go through that! It's sad when these places try to hurt you about nonsense, especially being a new nurse. People are so evil! Thank you so much for your response and tips. I appreciate it! I am definitely in that head space now. If it's not working or doesn't seem good I'm gna leave. Worked too hard for our license for someone to threaten it without real reason. It's really sad. People will be people!

@rzyzzy I definitely agree. I talked to attorney he didn’t want to take the case. I’m not sure if it’s because they have no case to send in or not. I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m not submitting anything I’m writing. Thank you so much for your response.

@Justcultureisjustcrap I definitely agree. if I don’t have one on my back Now I’m sure I will after the investigation. It’s definitely in the works. Thank you so much!

@Robmoo thank you so much for your response. I always take full responsibility for my actions. I could have done things differently, but at that time I thought that was the policy or rules. Staffing demands did mot change nor was I trying to create problems. Actually, our census has been low lately. I believe the assignment was unsafe and unfair. I initially thought the issue was resolved. Well, the issue was resolved until the other person texted her friend. At another job if I feel the assignment is unsafe and unfair I will approach the situation differently and express myself better. I like to think I am one of the most easy going people in the world. I bent over backwards for that place. I’ve worked extra, came in early on a late notice, and etc… I think my situation is a situation where you had to be there and know the people to understand it completely.

@JustBeachyNurseI appreciate your constructive criticism. I've been on the floor about or almost 2yrs. I've met nurses who has less experience than I do getting paid more traveling. In addition, I've met seasoned nurses who asks me questions that they should probably know. My point is you can learn something new everyday in nursing. Should that stop you from venturing off into something you think you'd enjoy more? I also work PRN through an app(no orientation) and at another facility(who only gave 3 days orientation), so I've gotten a little taste of how it could be. I know my capabilities, but I also know there's always more to learn. Good thing is, I like to learn. Knowledge is power. I don't know a lot about this side of nursing, which is why I composed this post asking for answers. I've also said in a previous comment that this is a learning experience for me. @jm394 thank you so much for your response! I will be leaving ASAP.

I will check into it

I honestly doubt they have EAP here. If they do or don't, I'll be leaving ?.

Same. I'm my state it's legal as long as one person in the conversation(myself?) is aware of the recording. But you're right it's unreal! I doubt if they have EAP here.

@BeatsPerMinute thank you so much for that response. That’s a great idea. I have almost mastered being calm in difficult situations such as these. I’m a very mild mannered, easy going person so that helps I guess. I have a long way to go, but knew the other day when the director tried to make it seem as if I was crazy or lying when she said I was suspended. They went about this thing the wrong way, and now they’re trying to cover their behinds! If you remember the update I gave about HR you’ll probably understand why they’re trying to cover their behinds. Good thing is after they threatened me with the board, I recorded that conversation she and I had. This is so saddd but comical. It’s like why lie about it? Cray cray

@BeatsPerMinute thank you so much for your responses! I am lost right now. I will be leaving for sure. I’m sooo lost. ?