Advocating, too much?

[whatdayisit11to7Nrse]

Allnurses, I am having a rough day and cried today.

Sometimes, I feel intimidated/threatened by management for advocating for the patients. Today was the worst of that and I feel horrible.

I brought an issue to management's attention because I thought that was my job. The issue has to do with something we experienced a few months ago, spreading in our community. Well I saw very concerning signs and symptoms again on a few patients and last night on a staff member. Maybe I pushed the issue too much though,because the outcome has left me feeling anxious and stupid all day.

I understand that cutting costs and having a good review/reputation is the main priority for every business. But, myself and other nurses have expressed our concerns in regards to a recent issue that may be back, and may not have been properly ruled out by the same doctor who missed it last time. It could still become a health issue again, for not only patients, but staff as well, and families.

I have voiced my concerns and in return I was not only ignored but felt threatened.

I've noted more concern on their end with people using the wrong hole puncher, than for the patients. This could be why I have been angry as well. I am guessing that, sadly, this may be the norm to some extent.

I am having a bad day. However I love my job, and it is not a bad place to work. But this is one issue that I do have a hard time wrapping my brain around because I have different priorities. However I always try to understand from their end and i know that I am not always right. I really actually hope that I am WRONG. I guess this has also been hard to get past when I come home because my confidence is just about shot today due to self doubt and negative self thoughts.

Sigh.

[Libby1987]

I'm sorry, it's horrible to feel badly about work performance.

Some things to consider.. 1) delivery 2) bring a solution.

Prepare to bring a complaint to mgmt with the issue, a solution and how it will benefit the company. Bonus if action by you is part of the solution.

[whatdayisit11to7Nrse]

I'm sorry, it's horrible to feel badly about work performance.

Some things to consider.. 1) delivery 2) bring a solution.

Prepare to bring a complaint to mgmt with the issue, a solution and how it will benefit the company. Bonus if action by you is part of the solution.

That's a really good suggestion. Thank you. I will work on my delivery from now on. I initiated a solution which was undone, so it may be best for me to just keep monitoring, documenting and protecting myself and my shift for now (and pray that i am wrong about this)

[Scottishtape]

If you see a genuine issue that affects community health and your employers are doing nothing about it, I would definitely report it to the Health Department, or whomever deals with community health breakouts in your area.

Im sorry you feel as though your concerns are going unheeded. You're doing the right thing. Part of our jobs is to make sure that communicable diseases are contained as much as possible, regardless of the financial burden of our organizations.

Good luck!