I am so sorry, BpNurse, and I can completely understand where this came from. I have let my mouth get the best of me at times, too. Although I have not yet told any of my superiors at work about the bp, I indirectly lost my last job due to my instability at the time. As a teacher, we work year to year; however, my contract wasn't renewed, and just the month before I had a "breakdown" of sorts with my boss when he could not see my point of view. It is so hard to keep the moods in check.
What's done is done. Just move forward from this point and continue to do the wonderful job that you do with the residents you take care of. The gossips will always be there, and we can't dwell on them.
Many Hugs!
Bluemountains