Should I file a complaint against my nursing instructor?
At the start of clinical, my nursing instructor told me that her gut was telling her that I would be one of those nurses to burn out early based on my tired face and detailed clinical journal. She also told me that her gut never lies... I tried to get more sleep and I took her feedback seriously, but then she told me I was taking feedback literally. She seemed to favor my partner and would avoid giving her any sort of negative feedback while giving me all the negative feedback. For instance, at one point my partner told the aggregate that "we can be your friends." However, the teacher focused ALL of the negative feedback on me and did not at any time tell my partner the importance of professional boundaries........ She also said nothing to my partner when it was obvious that she had made our aggregate uncomfortable... Even the key informants at the agency complained to the student, but my teacher said nothing. However, the teacher was really focussed on me. This teacher also favored this student by allowing the student to leave clinical early and telling the student to write down a full clinical day. We were told not to tell anyone. Throughout clinical this teacher told me at various times that I should choose a different career b/c I liked research too much. She also told me that she thought I was too analytical to be caring. This feedback is completely different than anything I've ever received before. At the end of the course, the instructor wrote about me in a very unfair way, providing lots of examples that were taken completely out of context. I feel that the instructor's view of me was tainted because she was trying to protect my partner. She didn't maintain professional boundaries with this individual, and this led to favoring her and giving me more negative feedback than I deserved. Should I file a complaint based on the instructor's lack of professional boundaries? I feel like the teacher was a barrier to my success in this course.
Is it worth it to file a complaint against my employer for pregnancy discrimination?
The Equality Act 2010 law says that it is unlawful to treat a female unfavourably because of her pregnancy. If you are experiencing pregnancy discrimination in any form, therefore, you can file a complaint against your employer.You don’t even have to compare yourself to how a male colleague might have been treated to show discrimination. All you need to prove is that the dismissal or the unfavourable treatment would not have been there if not for your pregnancy.Before filing a complaint, however, it is essential to know your rights. Here are some points you need to know about pregnancy discrimination:● The Pregnancy Discrimination Act prohibits discrimination in every aspect of employment, including hiring, promotion, dismissal, pay, and other benefits;● The Act prohibits any policies that prevent or limit female employees from doing jobs merely because they are pregnant;● The scope of the Act is limited to workplaces with 15 or more employees;● You cannot be terminated from your job if you believe that your employer has violated the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and filed a complaint;● You can’t be bypassed or denied for a promotion because of your pregnancy;● You don’t have to disclose your pregnancy to potential or current employers, and they cannot refuse to hire you as long as you can perform the job functions;
How do I file a complaint against a doctor who has no bedside manners?
Don't worry I've had one doctors visit that irked me for days. I went in to get some blood tests done to make sure I was good on nutrients. (Was low on energy those days) (vitamin b12 deficiency) This big overweight lady comes in she looked natural not too kind or mean. She puts a Rubbermaid on my tiny arm (compared to hers) and has trouble finding my veins (my veins are not protruding). She trys to draw blood at least 2 times but fails, wiggling it. Then BEFORE I KNEW IT She literally stabs the needle into my arm!!! She was so offensive and unethical! I asked for a different nurse immediately and complained to her. Make sure you complain verbally to all those around you so they take some accountability. I WAS DISGUSTED. I DO NOT TRUST DOCTORS OR FAT NURSES ANYMORE.
Can I pursue legal action against this nurse?
At 6 weeks and 4 days pregnant, a nurse who is not trained in sonography gave me an ultrasound at my fertility clinic. She had a lot of trouble deciphering what she saw and thought I had a second empty gestational sac attached to our first gestational sac. We did see our baby with a strong heartbeat in the first sac. The nurse told us to come back in one week to see if the second sac would grow or shrink. My husband and I returned one week later and all heck had broke loose. The second sac turned out to be a growing subchorionic hematoma that put tremendous pressure on our baby's gestational sac and suffocated it to death by stopping blood flow to the placenta. I just had my D&C this morning...and the subchorionic hematoma was confirmed by the doctor who performed my surgery. After doing research at home, if a subchorionic hematoma is caught early, blood thinners or baby asprin can help dissolve the hematoma...therefor reducing chance of fetal death. Subchorionic hematomas are often mistaken for a second gestational sac by someone who is untrained. So my husband and I lost our baby that we tried years to conceive over an incompetent nurse. Do we have any rights to seek legal action over negligence? This isnt about money, as we are not in need of that....we would just want this to never happen to anyone else in that office. Thoughts?
My CNA license got revoked. Can I continue and do my RN?
Did they actually file a complaint against you with your state's board of registration in nursing? If you have not received any notice from the board that issued your license about this complaint then you have NOT lost your license. I would simply explain what happened to the board if the issue comes up. Just because they file a complaint against you to the board does NOT mean you lose your license. It means the board will investigate the claim and you have the right to explain your side of the story. If your license has been revoked (the board that issued the license must be the one to tell you this. Don't believe whatever the past employer said. They are NOT the board of licensing) then simply go speak to a nursing school advisor and tell them this story. Probably best to make an appointment with the head of a RN program or one of the professors of that program for more information. If it has been revoked then yes it might effect your ability to become an RN. However most likely your license would be suspended not revoked. And a license is not taken away or suspended so quickly! It takes a while for the board to investigate a complaint against your license. They have no right to make a false complaint against you with the board of registration in nursing if you were never told you couldn't leave. I would also file a complaint against them with the state labor board if they fired you and filed a complaint against you with the board of licensing in nursing.
Who do you make a formal complaint against a particular staff member in a doctor's office?
Hello there Donna,The best way to make a formal complaint is to write a letter to the office manager, with a courtesy copy to the doctor. Be specific in detailing the complaint naming the individual, the behavior that resulted in your complaint along with date and approximate time of the occurrence.Please refrain from threats, just ask them to advise you after they investigate this matter. After all you will act based on their decision. Either get a new doctor and lower their rating on the internet depending if they fail to act to remedy the problem.In no case allow your letter to be angry in tone or content. Let the accurate description of the event or events to speak for themselves. Don’t allow yourself to become personal in this, meaning don’t say anything nasty about the other person and completely avoid sarcasm.This is the method I recommend.Ciao.PS: One thing before I go. If this about the way you were treated by another, in my experience, there are two sides to almost every situation. Remain flexible and introspective, this may just be the result of an unfortunate set of circumstances.
When filing a complaint with the CEO of a hospital about an RN assaulting your child, and not being given appropriate care because of numerous issues, what is the best approach to assure some sort of action is taken against the accused party?
Go to the medical board in your state and file a complaint with them. Your state probably has a Board of Nursing or a Board of Health Professions. The hospital may bury your report and do nothing, but the board the nurse is certified by can challenge her licence and make sure she never works as a nurse again. Even if they take no official action, it can cost the nurse several thousand dollars to defend her licence if she doesn't carry professional liability insurance. Even if she is insured, it is a major hassle to defend a licence before the Board. If you really want to punish a healthcare provider, go after thier licence. If this sounds too harsh, stick with filing the complaint with the company she works for. I don't know how eggregious the assault was, or how sure you are that it happened so I can't recommend which path to follow. It depends on the results you want. If you just want her reprimanded and for her behavior to change, stick with the company's complaint proceedures. If you want her to never have access and opportunity to do something like that again, and you're willing to destroy her career, if her action was that bad, go to the board.
Will I be able to find a job as a nurse if I file for bankruptcy?
How about talking with a lawyer that specializes in bankruptcy law. Some attorneys offer a free consultation over the phone (or in-person). The yellow pages in the county phone book should have a listing of names under 'lawyers' or such. If deciding to sign on for a lawyer to help with filing or such, please remember to check with the 'american bar association' to make sure that the individual(s) is in 'good standing' (and if they've had any past complaints) with the bar. Perhaps one can also check with the board of nursing and ask if a bankruptcy may affect future employment -- National Council of State Boards of Nursing: http://www.ncsbn.org