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I know that my job is trying to force me out by putting me on a hall that I have difficulty working by myself because the people dont roll and are 500lbs and the call lights are crazy all night long. The only reason I was placed on this hall is because of two residence one that wont let me do perineal care on her and another one that is a pervert and only wants the women to take care of him on the former hall that I work. I have been at this facility for 5 almost 6 months. there is roughly around 50 residents in the entire building. I started out on this hall when I first started in december that I have difficulty on and now Im right back to where I started. on the nights that I dont work I notice that there are 2 aides on this hall all night but when I work oh no its only me then I get b!5ched at by miss bossy CNA from day shift and even reported when I give report and tell her what I couldnt get to because I was to bussy and they are things that in my opinion dont matter compared to someone sitting in there own doody or someone needing to use the bathroom or needing put to bed. Then day shift comes in at 4am and oh my they only have three aides on until 9 in the morning when night shift has only been running on 2 aides since 9pm the last night and they want me to stay over because its not fair to the residents that theres only three aides and the one aide that was working the other two halls (who is 8 months pregnant and has a doctors order not to work over 12 hours) says well how is it fair to the residents that call lights stay on for a half hours cause there are only 2 of us at night? the nurse even said that to this aide that said that that i needed to stay over but in different worlds, "he has been running his @$$ off I am not making him stay you guys can figure it out on your own its not that hard." they just dont believe us when we say that the residents are up and down all night long and that it takes twice as long to do a round on bed checks when there is no help and the call lights are on and the hall looks like a run way strip. I would just like to know if anyone has been in a situation like this either as a nurse or a CNA. I want to so badly quit but I keep saying if I quit now then Im always going to be a quitter and I would rather they fire me so I have a chance at unemployment and I can say I didnt walk away. I do try my best with what I am given. And I do tell myself its because of the heat (there is sort of a heat wave where Im at) and things will simmer down. The nurses dont have anything bad to say about me I was threatening to quit saying that I needed to stay because Im not cocky like some of the other aides and Im always trying to keep busy to make sure things get done. I really feel like Im stuck in the mud right night and cant get out. I need some advice on this one I guss

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I don't think they put you on that hallway because they are trying to get rid of you. More likely, they put you there because it is thought that you can handle it better by yourself than the others. However, they seem to be treating you unfairly. This usually happens when there is something about a person that is not "likeable", including doing a good job, or speaking up about things. Also, making comments that you might quit probably didn't do you any good. People who keep their mouths shut usually have an easier time. You might want to try to keep critical comments to yourself. Look for another job too. Beat the situation to the punch. Get a new job lined up and you can leave this one. And hopefully, a new job will be better for you. Good luck.

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I have said 1000 times I have wanted to quit and the ADON has said no dont quit. and I have never been treated like this it just feels a bit different to me I guess, but you are right I need to keep things like that to myself.

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Specializes in CDI Supervisor; Formerly NICU.

Holy Megaparagraph, Batman.

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As a matter of fact - yes, I've been in this situation. In fact, I'm in it right now - sort of. Lots of criticism for not having good time management, skiils aren't up to par, etc. In my case, though - I went through this about 25 years ago when I started work in IT as a computer operator, and part of it is just being "the new guy" or "the new gal", depending. And, yeah, it sucks.

That said, I tend to agree with "caliotter3" that (a) management thought you'd be a "better fit" on that floor, and (b) you're getting some unfair treatment. Nice thing about it is - you mentioned that you have around 6 months of experience, which puts you in the ballpark for working somewhere else. My advice - again, pretty much the same thing as "caliotter3" - keep your head down, do the best you can & hit craigslist, indeed, monster, etc. and see if you can score a better position elsewhere. No shame in it - so long as you're not hopping jobs on a regular basis over several years it's not likely to affect your future career goals too badly, especially here at the beginning.

----- Dave

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Specializes in HH, Peds, Rehab, Clinical.

If she doesn't want you to quit then she needs to staff adequately. And SAFELY I might add....

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

I know that my job is trying to force me out by putting me on a hall that I have difficulty working by myself because the people dont roll and are 500lbs and the call lights are crazy all night long. The only reason I was placed on this hall is because of two residence one that wont let me do perineal care on her and another one that is a pervert and only wants the women to take care of him on the former hall that I work.

I have been at this facility for 5 almost 6 months. there is roughly around 50 residents in the entire building. I started out on this hall when I first started in december that I have difficulty on and now Im right back to where I started.

on the nights that I dont work I notice that there are 2 aides on this hall all night but when I work oh no its only me then I get b!5ched at by miss bossy CNA from day shift and even reported when I give report and tell her what I couldnt get to because I was to bussy and they are things that in my opinion dont matter compared to someone sitting in there own doody or someone needing to use the bathroom or needing put to bed.

Then day shift comes in at 4am and oh my they only have three aides on until 9 in the morning when night shift has only been running on 2 aides since 9pm the last night and they want me to stay over because its not fair to the residents that theres only three aides and the one aide that was working the other two halls (who is 8 months pregnant and has a doctors order not to work over 12 hours) says well how is it fair to the residents that call lights stay on for a half hours cause there are only 2 of us at night?

the nurse even said that to this aide that said that that i needed to stay over but in different worlds, "he has been running his @$$ off I am not making him stay you guys can figure it out on your own its not that hard." they just dont believe us when we say that the residents are up and down all night long and that it takes twice as long to do a round on bed checks when there is no help and the call lights are on and the hall looks like a run way strip.

I would just like to know if anyone has been in a situation like this either as a nurse or a CNA. I want to so badly quit but I keep saying if I quit now then Im always going to be a quitter and I would rather they fire me so I have a chance at unemployment and I can say I didnt walk away. I do try my best with what I am given. And I do tell myself its because of the heat (there is sort of a heat wave where Im at) and things will simmer down.

The nurses dont have anything bad to say about me I was threatening to quit saying that I needed to stay because Im not cocky like some of the other aides and Im always trying to keep busy to make sure things get done. I really feel like Im stuck in the mud right night and cant get out. I need some advice on this one I guss

My...now I can read it....I think thenurses are putting you where they need you because you give good care. Your nurses stood up for you. I'm from Indiana and the summer will only get hotter.Iwould go to the ADON and ask her to get those other CAN's off your back becasue it sounds like the nurses you work with need you.

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Not sure I'd want Eminem taking care of my grandma. Just sayin.

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Not sure I'd want Eminem taking care of my grandma. Just sayin.

I'll bet Eminem is nice to grandmas!

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Specializes in LTC.

I think Eminem is mizunduhstood.

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I think if I had Eminems attitude and good looks I wouldnt be in my situation I think I would be getting everything I and the night shift wanted lol

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Sounds like they have you working like a dog.

Well, if you can manage and survive The Hall from Hell, I can only imagine you are succeeding in time management and prioritizing.

You don't sound like you are tossing up your hands and saying "I can't", but you are doing the best you can and fighting hard to do so.

You are stressed because you know your residents deserve better and that their needs are not being met, as well or as quickly, as they should be.

Hmmm... sounds like you care.

Take this experience and use it.

I do believe if you can manage this, then you should knock some socks off elsewhere.

Brush up on your grammar (no, mine is not perfect and no, I am not trying to be rude).

Learn how to effectively communicate:

How to present problems in an educated and smart manner (preferably with a possible solution).

Learn what's important:

When to speak up and when to shut up.

Then, improve your lot and move on.

Understand that, sometimes, there is such a thing as doing too good of a job!

Don't change that, but be prepared for the fact that, in doing a great job, one is often heaped with great responsibility.

It may be a compliment...

Cheers.

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