[TennNurse]

Thought y'all would like to know that I finally had enough and handed in my resignation this morning. Whoever described this as a nest of spiders clearly has spent at least 5 minutes on this floor!

Part of me is disappointed that this didn't work out, plus I know better than to use this awful manager as a reference, but at the same time I am relieved. I was dreading staying there till August. I left a number of unhappy nurses behind me, and I know it's just a matter of time before that whole staff turns over again. What a nightmare!!

[LPN1974]

Originally Posted by TennNurse

Thought y'all would like to know that I finally had enough and handed in my resignation this morning. Whoever described this as a nest of spiders clearly has spent at least 5 minutes on this floor!

Part of me is disappointed that this didn't work out, plus I know better than to use this awful manager as a reference, but at the same time I am relieved. I was dreading staying there till August. I left a number of unhappy nurses behind me, and I know it's just a matter of time before that whole staff turns over again. What a nightmare!!

Good for you, girl. I don't blame you one bit. Places like that will cause you to lose your license. It's not worth it.

[kaikido]

So that is why they look as if they are going into arrest when I laugh and walk out.... into another job.
If you don't think you can get another "hospital job", then you just need a different approach. Go back to 'nursing home' and find an agency (Kimberly Nurse's et al). Work in hospitals through the agency for a while and let the hospitals see what you are capable of doing. Some corporate hospitals use agencies to find new employees. They get to evaluate the employee before hire.
I was lucky when I got out of the Army... there were seven hospitals in the area and; like it or not; KNEW that nursing home on a resume was a negative.
Another thing to consider is that most other facilities know about the situation at your hospital and the longer you stay the more likely it will be that they will see your current employment as a negative mark on your resume. We had those hospitals in EL Paso and Iowa. I always find NURSES in the areas I move to and ask 2 questions; which doctors they use and which hospital is the best to work for in the area.

[gr82luvme]

Well, at least former management!

I am relatively new to Allnurses.com, and the nursing field in general. I was an accountant for 20 years prior to going back to school to become a nurse (much happier - and much poorer, lol).

I just wanted to make sure that before you actually leave the facility, that you exit interview with a member of administration - not your manager.

When a department has a heavy turnover, it costs the hospital an extraordinary amount of money in training, and re-training... even when they cut preceptorships short. Management in those areas also tends to have a heavy turnover, costing them even more money. When patients notice the difference in patient care, they choose to have their elective surgeries and procedures done elsewhere, despite the fact that your hospital is the closest one.

I remember your post earlier saying that your parents have a friend who's the CFO of this hospital. Meet with him. Take 5 minutes of his time, and bring your complaints in writing. Be professional, as you have been in your posts here. Carry yourself with utmost confidence, as they can't beat you down and take away what you have earned by your professionalism in this situation.

Save other nurses from this situation, TennNurse. Even if the CFO can't change things for you now (maybe by transferring you to another department where you will be happy), it can change things for other nurses.

BTW... taking this to the labor board and the BRN is a GREAT idea. Employers sit up and take notice when a complaint is filed... but try upper management first; They are human, and have a heavy stake in the success of the hospital at the ground level. Your manager obviously needs some classes in communication skills, personnel management, time management, and organizational skills.

Good luck... God bless.. and Merry Christmas.

[LPN1974]

Originally Posted by kaikido

So that is why they look as if they are going into arrest when I laugh and walk out.... into another job.
If you don't think you can get another "hospital job", then you just need a different approach. Go back to 'nursing home' and find an agency (Kimberly Nurse's et al). Work in hospitals through the agency for a while and let the hospitals see what you are capable of doing. Some corporate hospitals use agencies to find new employees. They get to evaluate the employee before hire.
I was lucky when I got out of the Army... there were seven hospitals in the area and; like it or not; KNEW that nursing home on a resume was a negative.
Another thing to consider is that most other facilities know about the situation at your hospital and the longer you stay the more likely it will be that they will see your current employment as a negative mark on your resume. We had those hospitals in EL Paso and Iowa. I always find NURSES in the areas I move to and ask 2 questions; which doctors they use and which hospital is the best to work for in the area.

Keep in mind, tho, that if you're scouting for a permanent job thru a registry, that sometimes these registries make you sign a contract that you will not go to work for any place they have sent you to for a certain period of time afterwards, maybe 3 months or so.

[Fun2Care]

I have to agree with the RUN part of the above posts. Call and attorney, labor board, and your state's nursing board, whatever you need to do to save your license!! You never know what that manager will blame you for if you give a two-week notice...Rough situation!

As for the bonus, I doubt you get it anyway...seems to me they will probably fire you or something before your bonus paytime is up.

Good luck in whatever you decide!

[KacyLynnRN]

Good for you Tenn nurse! I seriously doubt you will ever regret the decision to leave that awful place. Good luck!
Kacy

P.S.. Helllooo nurse....that joke is a riot!!!!!!