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 Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 9:35 am
For the next 3 weeks, I'll be force to do care for an older man.
This man has been charged several times for child molestation.
I don't want to do the care because I'm just disgusted by this person, but my manager said that it is mandatory.
They weren't even going to tell me that he was a child molester. I had to find out from my damn best friend. Now I wish I wouldn't have found out, cause it's really bothering me.
Isn't that messed up? I should be allowed to choose if I do care on him or not.
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Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 3:57 pm
Hm... this is actually a really interesting dilemma.
I don't know what the workplace laws are like in America, but I'm pretty sure that an employer cannot force you to do something that you don't want to do. Even if you have to say that "you don't feel safe", if it makes you uncomfortable, then you shouldn't be forced to do it.
You've probably already done this, but have you tried to strike a deal, or asked if anyone would be okay with switching with you?
At the same time, though, the role of a nurse is not to judge, even if it may be extremely difficult. If it had been once or twice, it could just be due to a mistake or misinterpretation - however, the fact that he has been charged several times shows that he hasn't been willing to change his ways.
Well, if you have to take care of him, there's nothing with letting him know how you feel. Just be apathetic, get the job done, and nothing more.
Again, I don't see how you can be forced to do something; there should be an alternative, or another person to take your place/trade with you.
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Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 4:15 pm
Lyonel Noale Hm... this is actually a really interesting dilemma. I don't know what the workplace laws are like in America, but I'm pretty sure that an employer cannot force you to do something that you don't want to do. Even if you have to say that "you don't feel safe", if it makes you uncomfortable, then you shouldn't be forced to do it. You've probably already done this, but have you tried to strike a deal, or asked if anyone would be okay with switching with you? At the same time, though, the role of a nurse is not to judge, even if it may be extremely difficult. If it had been once or twice, it could just be due to a mistake or misinterpretation - however, the fact that he has been charged several times shows that he hasn't been willing to change his ways. Well, if you have to take care of him, there's nothing with letting him know how you feel. Just be apathetic, get the job done, and nothing more. Again, I don't see how you can be forced to do something; there should be an alternative, or another person to take your place/trade with you. Yea, basically I have to suck it up and get it done because his care is everyday and unless i don't want to work I have to do it. Even if I switch Ill still have him in mornings or evenings. That's the part that's so shitty at times like these, how do you not judge people like that? Plus I cant ignore him and just do my job, communication is like the most important aspect of healthcare. Im just going to suck it up and do it haha. Its going to be so freaking weird.
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Posted: Sun Jan 26, 2014 5:59 pm
Miirru Lyonel Noale Hm... this is actually a really interesting dilemma. I don't know what the workplace laws are like in America, but I'm pretty sure that an employer cannot force you to do something that you don't want to do. Even if you have to say that "you don't feel safe", if it makes you uncomfortable, then you shouldn't be forced to do it. You've probably already done this, but have you tried to strike a deal, or asked if anyone would be okay with switching with you? At the same time, though, the role of a nurse is not to judge, even if it may be extremely difficult. If it had been once or twice, it could just be due to a mistake or misinterpretation - however, the fact that he has been charged several times shows that he hasn't been willing to change his ways. Well, if you have to take care of him, there's nothing with letting him know how you feel. Just be apathetic, get the job done, and nothing more. Again, I don't see how you can be forced to do something; there should be an alternative, or another person to take your place/trade with you. Yea, basically I have to suck it up and get it done because his care is everyday and unless i don't want to work I have to do it. Even if I switch Ill still have him in mornings or evenings. That's the part that's so shitty at times like these, how do you not judge people like that? Plus I cant ignore him and just do my job, communication is like the most important aspect of healthcare. Im just going to suck it up and do it haha. Its going to be so freaking weird. Well, good luck! Just try to ignore what he's done and steel yourself for your interactions. It'll definitely be a big part of your future, if you go into medicine; dealing with the public can be awesome, but also horrifyingly difficult at the same time. I'm sure you'll handle it well, though.
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