[ChangeofPace]

Am I being too picky and too much of a whiner?
The facility I work for is so gross (charts unorganzied, med carts have things all over or not enough supplies in them, central supply is always out of supplies- even was out of bolus feeding and diapers one day, the sharps boxes are full and never replaced- I end up doing it, the MARS and TARS have mold on the tabs, the control kit logs are never filled out, ect..) and I just noticed (last night) mold on the ceiling in many rooms. From my expeirence with buying houses, I think it's black mold. My allergies are always flaring up really bad because I'm allergic to mold and many other things found in a lot of places. My right eye is always red and my eyes are swollen when I go to work.. not long after I get home and wash up, it clears up. All I want is a nice, clean facility that knows what they are doing- is that too much to ask? Seriously, is this the norm?

[jmking]

Whiner you are not. Give notice and when you leave contact the state and report the nursing home. It sounds like a dangerous place.

Jennifer LPN

[pagandeva2000]

If a place is getting you physically sick, then, it is not for you. It sounds as though you are exposing yourself to danger by breathing in mold. Now, the rest of it; being short of diapers and other supplies...it can be the norm. Good luck and start searching for a place that is better for YOUR health. If it is that bad for you, and you are leaving each day, imagine the poor patients breathing in that mess all the time...

[canoehead]

I stayed 6 years at my first job, and no I would not stay at yours.

[kstec]

I would give my notice and report this facility to the state. How would you like you relatives living in that type of environment, I know I wouldn't. Leave professionally, but raise he!! after with the state.

[catslave]

1st job - 3 years.

Supply shortages and disorganization is common and generally may be remedied with improvisation, temporary order holds and creating your own organization. Full sharps containers are easily replaced...But black mold!! I'd leave gracefully and report the facility to the state.

[1studentnurse]

If you are allergic to mold, this is not the place to be. I feel for you.

I would report them. That is an OSHA hazard, and they are responsible for taking care of it. I wouldn't want my relatives there, either.

[xoemmylouox]

My first job in nursing was in LTC. I was there for only 3 months. The DON was doing illegal things, pts weren't getting the care they needed, and I wasn't going to risk my license. If you feel like you aren't safe then you need to leave. Nothing is worth losing your license over!

[deedee1245]

I stayed @ my first job 8 mos and 3 weeks. I left for personal reasons
I will never work in LTC in a facility in my home county or town again. I found another job within 1 week of leaving, getting better pay, and don't have any regrets about leaving. The new facility I'm training at has problems, but my worst day there is better than my best day at the former place. Get out of there, report the conditions to the proper agencies, and feel GOOD about yourself for helping the residents. If you don't speak for the ones that can't speak for themselves, WHO will?

[rddsnurse]

1st 2.1 years and still there, could not stay at yours. Call the health department, OSHA, JCAHO, and anyone else including the news, (if legal) and blow the whistle.