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Specializes in LTC.

Okay, this is gonna be a long one. Im an LPN of almost two years now and I work in a LTC facility. At first I was PRN, until something became available. I went to my DON and told her I would like a full time position that was supposed to be opening up. Well, Im off for the next 3 days. I come back and everyone tells me she filled the position. So I go and "remind" her that she said I could have the position. She says Oh I know honey were giving it to you. So I go tell my scheduler who then calls her and she says boy Ive got myself in a rift. Fast forward 1 week. I notice this nurse orientating for full time days. NO POSITION AVAILABLE. Everyone is wondering, whos getting fired?? Well to say the least Ive never been wrote up at this job until this week. The first write up, for not addressing critical labs. NEVER. I would never do that. So being inspector gadget, I figure out the fax machine time stamp is off. Phhhheeewww. So I thought. I go in yesterday and she pulls me in the office and says Im fired for a med error. WHAT?? So I guess last week when one of my residents came back from the hospital, I overlooked a dose change on coreg and she received the wrong dose 1 time on night shift. It was caught the next day. I completely take responsibility for the med error. She wasnt gone long enough to be a readmit and as stupid as it sounds, I didnt know I had to go back over the meds. I thought they stayed the same as they were 2 days earlier. LESSON LEARNED. So, she fires me and of course (being a pisces) I start crying. Well she takes it back and tells me she needs time to think. I go in today and she gives me this "list" of the craziest things that I have to do before one month is up. The whole time shes saying " lawsuit this, med error that" Mind you this is a DON who just 2 days earlier LOST 26 percocet. Yeah. I just dont know if shes trying to get me to quit or what. But Im not going anywhere. Sorry to babble, All opinions welcome to those who sat through it :)

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Specializes in ccu cardiovascular.

You deserve better than this. It seems they are trying to find anything to get you out. Yes there were some things that were mussed and overlooked and we need to own up to our mistakes but why work at a place that will be constantly harping on you and threatning a lawsuit.

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Specializes in CDI Supervisor; Formerly NICU.

I'd be running like a scalded dog.

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I'd be running like a scalded dog.

Yeah, definately!!!

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what's the job market like in your area? One thing I have learned, which I am trying to decide now in my current ob, is leave when the going is good, not too late. If this is unresolvable, why waste your time? Life is too short. List the pros and cons of the job. Rank them. Try and determine if your employer has genuine concerns, of if its made up garbage. did they rescind easily, with apology, at the error THEY made in your critical value write up? Did they acknowledge this error/tear up the write up? What did they say when you expressed your disappointment at not getting the job? I would be concerned about them not paying attn to my feelings (I should be taking my own advice here).

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Home Health.

I agree with the other posters...why work for someone you cant trust. Its obvious you dont have their support and someday you may REALLY need it when your license may be on the line.

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Specializes in LTC.

Thats the thing... I love the facility. I love my residents, I love my job (never thought Id say that!). I just feel like now I have to walk on egg shells. The other thing is the other nurse that works opposite days is very obese, needs knee replacements in both, and is getting up there in age. Shes a great nurse, she just cant do alot. And then there is the night shift nurse who doesnt do anything. So when I come back to my 24 residents Im cleaning up all kinds of messes. Whats really messed up is the nurse opposite me is the one who keeps trying to throw me under the bus. They have made me feel so stupid with the whole list thing and the fact that I dont get recognized for anything but bad. Thanks for all of your replies!!

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Specializes in CVICU, Burns, Trauma, BMT, Infection control.

Agree,it's toxic work enviroment,RUN don't walk somewhere else. She "lost" 26 percocetts? WTH?:eek:

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Specializes in Acute Mental Health.

Maybe you should consider quitting before you get fired..... It seems like someones got your butt and they sure do want to kick it! I didn't know you could get fired for 1 med error. Was it life or death for the pt? Does the place have grounds to terminate considering your internal pool and usually they aren't guaranteed hours?

On a different note, I'm so sorry that you're going through this. I hope everything works out and that mean super gets the boot for loosing narcs (and so many yet, wonder where her write up is?):redpinkhe

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Specializes in ICU/Critical Care.

Take our advice and find a new job. It's not worth it to stay there. They will keep you then find another way to fire you. Please, don't waste your time with this job.

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Something else is going on that we don't know.

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Specializes in ICU/Critical Care.
Something else is going on that we don't know.

If you are thinking what I am thinking, then we are not getting the whole story. Then if I'm not getting the whole story how can I give someone accurate advice? There is something missing to the story. I don't think someone gets fired for one med error.

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