[BipolaRNurse]

I got the good news this afternoon, just before the long weekend commences. Thank You, Lord!!!

The administrative decision came down exactly as I'd told the adjudicator last week. The Employment Department ruled that I'd been discharged through no fault of my own, that I have a long-term disability and am not expected to take another job like this one in the future because of my doctor's restrictions on what I can do, even though I can still work as an RN in a lower-stress environment.

HURRAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

This means hubby and I won't be out on the street. We won't starve or lose everything we have. The relief I feel is unbelievable........I think my blood pressure's probably dropped 20 points today. I was SO afraid the decision wouldn't go my way and I'd have to appeal, which would take Lord only knows how many more weeks. I've been without a paycheck since the 29th of last month, and his Social Security pays the utility bills and that's about it. We were literally down to our last $40.

So next week I'll have all three weeks' payments on one check, which will give us enough to make the house and car payments, get my expensive meds and pay for my pdoc appointment as well as some food (which goes a long way---we're older people who don't eat much ). I feel like I just escaped a death sentence. The income from UI is only about half of what I used to earn and money is going to be extremely tight until I find a job (or publish my book, which ever comes first), so no luxuries for the foreseeable future, but at this point I can handle living without my Scentsy products and Paul Mitchell hair stuff as long as there's a roof over my head and the lights are on. Whew!

[Moose72]

That is great news!!!

[Tamster]

oh i am so happy for you sometimes the wait can be the worst time what a happy day it was though wasnt it!!!! time to pay bills yayayayayayayayay get shoes and groceries. Congatulations u deserve it

That should make the Board of Directors at the hospital sit up and take notice, BipolaRNurse! Maybe the executives there will revise their policies--could be.

I hope the right job opens for you just as soon as you're ready to go back to work.

I wonder if nursing home work is as stressful? They seem to be very quiet places,
generally, I found when Mother was in one.

[BipolaRNurse]

Working as a nurse in long-term care is VERY stressful, although not as much as what I was doing. I'm actually thinking of doing case management or even psych, there's not so many patients to deal with at one time (I had 85 at the assisted living, and about 1/3 of them should've been in a nursing home or Alzheimer's facility). Case management is more one-on-one, and psych could be interesting as long as I don't identify too closely with the BPers! LOL

[Trippin2.0]

Very good news indeed I'm happy as well as relieved that you won your case

[Nessa213]

This is amazing news!! I'm so happy for you!!!!

[~Christina]

Oh I am so happy for you ! That whole situation was a big cluster ****.
I am sure your stress level has dropped dramatically ! Now you have time to look into a job that will work for you .

I am so so happy for you

[Maifah]

Congratulations :-)

[Chupacabra]

Good for you! Congrats!! Best of luck in wherever your next chapter leads you!

[ultramar]

Congratulations, BipolaRNurse! In the midst of everything you've managed to advocate for yourself and what you need and deserve. I really admire you!

[winter4me]

Originally Posted by BipolaRNurse

I got the good news this afternoon, just before the long weekend commences. Thank You, Lord!!!

The administrative decision came down exactly as I'd told the adjudicator last week. The Employment Department ruled that I'd been discharged through no fault of my own, that I have a long-term disability and am not expected to take another job like this one in the future because of my doctor's restrictions on what I can do, even though I can still work as an RN in a lower-stress environment.

HURRAY!!!!!!!!!!!!

This means hubby and I won't be out on the street. We won't starve or lose everything we have. The relief I feel is unbelievable........I think my blood pressure's probably dropped 20 points today. I was SO afraid the decision wouldn't go my way and I'd have to appeal, which would take Lord only knows how many more weeks. I've been without a paycheck since the 29th of last month, and his Social Security pays the utility bills and that's about it. We were literally down to our last $40.

So next week I'll have all three weeks' payments on one check, which will give us enough to make the house and car payments, get my expensive meds and pay for my pdoc appointment as well as some food (which goes a long way---we're older people who don't eat much ). I feel like I just escaped a death sentence. The income from UI is only about half of what I used to earn and money is going to be extremely tight until I find a job (or publish my book, which ever comes first), so no luxuries for the foreseeable future, but at this point I can handle living without my Scentsy products and Paul Mitchell hair stuff as long as there's a roof over my head and the lights are on. Whew!

HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Tiger_Lily]

Psych is pretty good for low stress, though I am an aide rather than a nurse. Occasionally we have events that are stressful, but it's not a common occurrence.

[Yoda]

[bluemountains]

This is so wonderful, BPN!

Yea, BPN!!! So glad for you! Nice to see the RIGHT thing happen for a change!

[hamster-bamster]

What a relief!!!! Apparently there is good karma for us: on a much smaller scale, but my contract got extended today. Just for 6 months, and it is a one-time, non-repeatable extension so I will still need to look for a job, but at least not right now.

Congratulations BipolaRNurse!! I always feel vindicated at times like this and have to fight the urge to go and do the Snoopy dance in their faces But that's just me.

A few years ago, I made the switch from long term care nursing to psych nursing myself. I dearly love elderly people and felt like I made a difference to them, but the sad fact is that dying is a part of living. After losing my Dad 4 years ago, I lost that edge and the depression became overwhelming. I talked it over with my pdoc and was set up to retrain through voc rehab, but before I started training, he recruited me to work for him. I haven't looked back. Psych can be very stressful at times, but for the most part is very laid back. I've found that being bipolar myself has finally been an asset to me as opposed to a deficit. I have been open about it with my patents in the past and found that a bond of trust is established almost immediately. We all respond differently when we know the person we're talking to understands the darkness and has lived there as well. Another thing that I've noticed is that Pdoc's (at least around here) treat their staff differently than Md's. They seem to be more aware of their staff's mental wellbeing and more understanding when we have a bad day.

Please know this is just one man's opinion, but in my case it was a great switch. I'm sure what ever you decide to do will be just the right thing for you. Again, Congratulations.

[catsrhelm]

I bet you are relieved not only to have that go your way, but to have an option. Here's a HUG! too.