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The other 3 nurses did sign the contract. One signed for 120 days, the other 2 for 45 days. These nurses will be leaving when the oldest Dr. retires in 2 years. This company bought the clinic from the oldest physician 6 months ago.

Thank-You snowfreeze. I see that you have been in nursing for 15 years, have you ever heard of this for nurses? I worked in a clinic for almost 15 years prior to this mess and if the employer treats the employee with respect, there is not a turn-over problem.

Hi everyone, I recently started a job in an outpatient clinic. We have 2 docs and 4 nurses. I started on Nov. 13 and was told my paperwork would be given to me at a later date. On Nov. 29 I signed the usual paperwork, confidentiality, HIPPA, etc. I was then presented with a 90 day termination agreement. This paper stated when and if I decide to quit that I will give them a 90 day notice. If I leave before the 90 days I will be expected to pay my daily salary to them, with any other costs they may incur in training the new individual or overtime pay to the nurses that remain. I told them I would think about this before signing. I decided not to sign the agreement, what other employer will hold my new position for 3 months? On Jan. 4 they told me to sign it for 60 days or my employment would be terminated. I did not agree with that many days. That was on Jan. 9 so, I told them I would be done in 2 weeks. They then asked if I would stay to help train the new employee. No, thank-you. I told them that this agreement should of been presented to me before I ever started my employment. In which they admitted that I slipped through the crack. The nurse that left ahead of me never signed either, she got out and found another postion. I just wanted your thoughts! I feel bad that I am losing my job, but I am proud of myself for holding my ground. Thank-You, Kathy

Hello, I have worked in ophthalmology for 15 years. We see glaucoma in all ages. You had a higher incidence due to your family history. Glaucoma is diagnosed when a person has increased IOP, changes in your periph. vision and changes in the cup to disc ration in the optic nerve. Did your ophth. put you on a glaucoma gtt.? Many people live very normal lives while managing glaucoma. Just take your gtts. faithfully and keep your eye appts. so they can monitor your IOP. I am also graduating in May!(yea). I hope this helped you alittle. You will graduate and be fine!!! Good Luck, Goback

Hello, I am a LPN also. I am currently going back to get my RN. My sciences were way over the 5 year limit too. I did not want to repeat them either. I found a private college that accepts the sciences over 5 years. A matter of fact everything transfered. I live 1 hour away, so I drive a total of 2 hours,4 days a week. I keep looking towards the goal. Keep looking around maybe you too can find a college that will accept your sciences. I am so glad I decided to go back. Good Luck to You!!!!

Thank-you for the great website!!!

Hello, Shell5. I can definitely relate to what you are going through. After receiving my LPN I took a job at a nursing home. I only lasted 9 months. I hated to go into work. I quit and at that time thought nursing was not for me! I went back to college and got an AA in business. Then, a position was advertised for an opening for an ophthalmologist in a clinical setting. I interviewed and got the job. I have worked for the ophthalmologist for 14 years and love it!:) I also became a certified ophthalmic technician. I feel like I do much better in "wellness" areas. My Dr. is now close to retirement, so I have decided to go back to school starting in January. LPN to RN program. It sounds to me you need a totally different environment. I am sure there is something out there that you would enjoy! Everything happens for a reason and things will get better! Good Luck to You!!!

Hi, Shell5 I can definitely relate to what you are going through. My first job after I received my LPN was in a Nursing Home. At that time was the only job available. I lasted only 9 months. I really hated to go to work. I then thought nursing is just not for me! I decided to go back to a community college to get an associates in business. After getting this degree a clinic position was advertised with an ophthalmologist. I interviewed and got the job. I have now worked in ophth. for 14 years and love it. I was also able to become a certified ophthalmic technician. I feel that I do much better in "wellness" areas. My Dr. is now close to retirement and I have decided to go back to school in January. LPN to RN program. I do feel that there is a job out there for you. Sounds like you need a totally different enviroment. Everything happens for a reason, I'm sure things will get better soon!! Good Luck!

I would first like to congratulate you on getting your LPN!!! I also have my LPN. After graduation I took a job in a LTC facility. I lasted only 9 months. Went back to school to get an AA in business, because I then thought that nursing was not for me. After finishing school for the second time an opening came about in a clinic for an ophthalmologist. I have worked for him for almost 14 years. He is now close to retirement and I have now decided to go back to get my RN. I begin in January. LPN positions are to few and in between here in the Midwest. Good Luck to you!!!:)