2nd part of "Ready to Give Up"

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As most of you know, I've been having trouble where I work, the write up with the insulin and all....I have put some applications in elsewhere, but have heard nothing yet. Can't afford to quit, just cause...well, I just can't.

Anyway, check out the new scandal going round now!

Had a meeting at work the other day. I went and was informed I had to talk with DON after the meeting. When I walked into her office, I GOT WROTE UP AGAIN!!!!!! :(

This time it was because a CNA did not do what I told her to do, resulting in a patient lyng in tube feed and getting a rash on her back and sides (has Huntington's, so pt thrashes alot and pulled feed tube apart). Pt was very restless during my shift and tube was pulled apart more than once. Apparently this CNA did not do care for this pt after she was told to. Other dayshift CNA's said this night shifter was sitting at the desk with me for 1 1/2 hours! (They came in at 3a to help out) I do NOT have time to sit for 1 1/2 hours!!!:(

So therefore, I was written up for patient neglect(because I'm the "supervisor" they say), and my probation was extended for 30 days. I'm really getting worried...it almost seems as if they are trying to get me to quit. (I believe they are going to succeed...)

I think this CNA should have been written up and maybe I should have been talked to about being a better "supervisor", but no....I take the fall and the aide walks away like nothing happened.

Enough is enough, I say.

I have 3 days off, time to go and do something. Pounding the pavement before this place ruins my nursing career sounds good to me.:(

I just never thought, in my wildest dreams, that my first nursing job would be such hell......

Originally posted by sjoe

There is a forum on this BB called "LPN Corner," where you might get more specific feedback and/or suggestions.

I don't know what that has to do with this thread. She is looking for support and advice. Are RN's not allowed to give LPN's advice? Jeesh....lighten up.....:rolleyes: This isn't specific to LPN's or RN's....it's a GENERAL nursing question.

That said, I think you should get the heck out of there ASAP!! You don't need to lose your license over this.....:(

Kristy

Specializes in OB/GYN,L&D,FP office,LTC.

Ju;ie,

Please get out of there ASAP!

I think the situation will only get worse. I really don't think you are going to be able to resolve this any other way.I think the sooner you get out of there the better!

Julie, I agree with the above about "getting out" quick. There are many many more jobs out there and probably far better than where you are.

Marie

Originally posted by emily_mom

I don't know what that has to do with this thread. She is looking for support and advice. Are RN's not allowed to give LPN's advice? Jeesh....lighten up.....:rolleyes: This isn't specific to LPN's or RN's....it's a GENERAL nursing question.

That said, I think you should get the heck out of there ASAP!! You don't need to lose your license over this.....:(

Kristy

I agree, she is looking for support and advice. Why would it matter LPN or RN?

And...... I've had similar experiences in LTC. I had a DON who acted like my best friend the first 2 months I was there. Then, she started writing me up for all kinds of BS. She wrote me up for "dirty work shoes"! They weren't even dirty, just really worn out from working my butt off.

I've seen the writing on the wall in the past and gotten out, at my own choosing. they had given me an excellent review, but thenrewrote it the day after I gave my notice. They made me sound like an immoral idiot. The DON ended up turning in a co-worker to The State Board (for nothing).

Did you talk to the CNA or write her up for not doing her job?

Cut your losses and get out.

Even though it may be hard to do, examin your work habits, and assessment skills. Try to identify areas of weakness and work on being more aware of your job performance.

All the best to you.

No~ I didn't write the CNA up for not doing her job because I didn't even know her job hadn't been done until I got the write up or her not doing her job...

Have an interview today at 2:30 in a Dr. office. Wish me luck!

Good Luck Julie !!!

Good luck, Julie. I agree, look for something better. Just make sure you hand in a notice, and leave in a professional manner. If you blow up or get angry when you go, it could come back to bite you in the a** later.

Good luck Julie. Hope everything works out well. Let us know how it goes.

Specializes in MS Home Health.

JUlie I agree with DR. Kate. I am sure you would find something quickly. I think it does sound like they are looking to terminate you.

Good luck,

Hugs,

renerian

Specializes in LTC, assisted living, med-surg, psych.

Good luck with your job search, Julie....you need to "git while the gittin's good" and shake the dust of the place from your feet ASAP. Just don't burn your bridges, no matter how tempting it may be to do or say something really nasty when you leave; you never know when you might meet up with a former boss or co-worker, and you may actually need them again. I know a couple of nurses who got fired from an LTC I worked for a few years ago, and for revenge they called the state on the facility. The last I heard, one was working for a hospital somewhere upstate, and the other couldn't get a nursing job ANYWHERE and ended up working at a bank. (The word gets around; and I have to admit I too have rejected applicants because their reputation as troublemakers had preceded them.) Just be professional when you leave, and then chalk it all up to experience....almost everybody makes mistakes when choosing jobs, and you had no way of knowing when you took this one that things would turn out this way. My first job out of nursing school lasted 3 1/2 months.....the administrator was NUTS and drove us nurses like slaves, yelled at us in front of other staff members for taking our lunch breaks (!), called us at home to chew us out for some real or imagined screw-up, and staffed us below minimum by making the charge nurse take a section of seven or eight residents IN ADDITION to med passes, fingersticks, treatments, admissions, doctors' calls etc. So take heart, Julie.........all of this is a learning experience, and who knows what wonderful things await you in your next job?

I PM'd you. And just reread this thread. As you can see, the experienced nurses are advising you to get out fast! That means: Giving notice two days ago would have been wise.

Your license is in jeopardy. Give notice and be pleasant. But GO!

Don't waste any time talking to co-workers to try and determine who said what? Or getting opinions on why and what happened.None of this matters. You will probably never see these people again. You're wasting valuable time.

Julie, I agree with everyone else...get out now! But, be professional; my first job out of nursing school, I stayed for 6 months and left because I felt that the staff and myself in particular weren't getting support from the administration when it came to staffing. I said as much in my exit interview. About 1 year later, I was shocked to see my old department director newly hired as the unit manager on my unit. Within 3 months, I was on my 3rd write-up (for something stupid) and was looking at a 3 day suspension for the next infraction. I went to the VP of nursing and told her that I thought this Mgr was out to get me out of there b/c of our previous work history--the kicker was that she asked me to refrain from discussing the situation with my coworkers, as it would breach the Mgrs confidentiality, and undermine her effectiveness with the other staff! I stated that since it was my job in jeopardy, I felt that it was up to me who I chose to discuss this with. Without missing a beat, she said, "Then your services are no longer needed. We will pay you 3 weeks severance pay and you are free to leave now"

This was a shocker since I had only worked there for a total of 6 months. Sounded like they were trying to buy me off and get me out...however, I have not been able to interview for any other positions at that hosp. in the last 10 years!

The moral of my lengthy story is...don't burn your bridges, even if they are YOUR bridges and it is your right.

Hope things work out for you.

yms yms rn

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