what would you do?

[nancy2394]

Okay, the big boss knows about the whole thing now. She was very grateful that I came forward and disclosed this information and a bit upset that no one else has done so yet. She will look into the matter and assured me that she would keep my name out of it. I just don't want this co worker to get in a rage and come to my house or anything like that.

So, maybe she'll get the help she needs. My boss did say "well, maybe it's time to make some changes on the floor" That sort of sounds like it may not be a good outcome for this co worker... but I'm confident the right thing will be done.

 

[bubbatd]

:hail: Nancy !!!!!

 

[nancy2394]

:hail: Nancy !!!!!

When I first became a nurse one of the things that was drilled into my head was that one of our major job functions was to be an advocate for the patients.

I took that seriously and I always try and be the best advocate I can for my patients and I guess any other patients... it's what they deserve.

I would have been a crappy nurse if I let this get shuffled under the rug like it has for so long already. I'm a little disappointed in my other fellow co workers for not wanting to step forward.

I just found all this out this morning and I knew I could not live with myself if I did not report it. I do feel bad about the situation. But my concern for the safety and quality care of the patients comes above how I might feel toward this co worker.

I am just a little worried she will know it was me who opened the can of worms and retaliate. It's hard to anticipate what someone in that state of mind is capable of. I'm more afraid of what her hubby and his drug addict friends will do if they find out it was me who spilled the beans. But, I know I did the right thing and I have no regrets.

 

[Aussie Red]

I'm proud of you Nancy. You did the right thing and for all the right reasons.
You are what nursing is about and for that I thank you. It is scarry to me to think that there are other nurses like this one out there and that there are also others who won't take the steps you did. Thank you on behalf of all people who need quality care.

 

[nancy2394]

Well, I just talked to my boss a few minutes ago about this situation. They are investigating it and she said that my coming forward and disclosing this information has enabled her to confront this person and offer her the help she needs. I feel so much better now. In the back of my mind I was a little worried they might just terminate her employment... they've done it before with other employees for various reasons.

I hope this person sees this as an opportunity to straighten her life out and kick her hubby to the curb and start a new life without him. I know she has some good and caring qualities about her... she's not a horrid person. I'll keep you posted on what happens.

 

[bubbatd]

I hope she wasn't suppling him with drugs from work .

 

[nancy2394]

I hope she wasn't suppling him with drugs from work .

no, he's a meth user.... I think he makes his own :yikes: