Read this email my NM sent to all the nurses.

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Ntheboat2

366 Posts

Eh, I dunno about that. What's the difference in the charge nursing telling you to go home without pay because the census is low and someone has to leave....and her telling you to go home because you are acting like a 3rd grader?

Either way, the charge nurse feels your services aren't needed at that moment. The nurse manager has said they have the authority to make that decision. I guess the charge nurse could call the nurse manager, get her on the phone, and have the nurse manager tell the employee to go home. What's the difference? The charge nurse is still the one making the decision.

I don't see why anybody would be worried about this unless they are one of the ones who are surfing the internet or taking breaks when their patients haven't been cared for properly.

VioletKaliLPN, LPN

1 Article; 450 Posts

This is not a "legal" issue, though. This is the workplace, if someone "in charge", or a designated supervisor, asks you to leave then you leave. This is how every job I have ever worked, Nursing included, dealt with these issues. I see no problem with it.

GummibearsRN

6 Posts

I think everyone on this site just likes to play devil's advocate. Odd responses...

roser13, ASN, RN

6,504 Posts

Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.
I think everyone on this site just likes to play devil's advocate. Odd responses...
Really not so odd. Perhaps what you weren't expecting? You are in the thick of it. Maybe others' opinions will help put the issue into perspective.

Sun0408, ASN, RN

1,761 Posts

Specializes in Trauma Surgical ICU.
I think everyone on this site just likes to play devil's advocate. Odd responses...

How are we doing that? The NM sees a problem and is doing something about it. Now I am not saying you are doing this but usually people don't get upset unless they are guilty. If you are not one of the people she is talking about, why get worked up over it?

GummibearsRN

6 Posts

How are we doing that? The NM sees a problem and is doing something about it. Now I am not saying you are doing this but usually people don't get upset unless they are guilty. If you are not one of the people she is talking about, why get worked up over it?

I guess...I was just looking for some thoughts. I personally just do my job and leave. I need to find somewhere else to work. So many problems on that floor... so I guess I'm looking at this as one MORE problem on top of a lot of others.

Sun0408, ASN, RN

1,761 Posts

Specializes in Trauma Surgical ICU.
I guess...I was just looking for some thoughts. I personally just do my job and leave. I need to find somewhere else to work. So many problems on that floor... so I guess I'm looking at this as one MORE problem on top of a lot of others.

I can see that, I stated in my original post there must be major issues.. Maybe the NM is now seeing the issues and working to fix them.

Specializes in Peri-op/Sub-Acute ANP.

I really do resent communications like this one. Deal with the people who are the problem, I don't want to hear it. Do your job as a manager and stop threatening the whole department when you really should be dealing with the work ethic problems of the individuals who prompted this e-mail! Sheeesh, it shouldn't be this hard.

My current & soon to be former supervisor sends emails like this all the time. One person will do something wrong, and a mass email will go out reprimanding the whole department. This communication should be in-person, not a general email to all staff. She sure is brave hidden behind her keyboard! Fortunately, my last day of work at my current place of employment is tomorrow!

RNperdiem, RN

4,592 Posts

I believe that is called the "Charge Nurse Manifesto".

If the charge nurses and the NM really mean it, then maybe things will change.

Poochiewoochie

178 Posts

I think everyone on this site just likes to play devil's advocate. Odd responses...

I look at it this way. If you aren't doing any of the things that she is emailing about and that can get you sent home without pay then the letter and what you boldly highlighted shouldn't bother you.

Most workplaces have rules. If you can't abide by them then you usually suffer the consequences. Why should nursing be any different.

08RNGrad

41 Posts

I commend the NM for sending out communication which states all the problems. She/he does need to follow up and show a strong presence on the floor and make good on her word to change things. I agree though that many times, the people who NEED to read the emails/signs, etc. don't, so a more direct approach is often the best method. There is nothing that kills morale quicker than working in a unit where slack behavior is allowed and nothing is ever said or done. The taking breaks in the morning, used to KILL me. 7-9 is hands down the worst time to take breaks and is just poor. Talking loudly around patient rooms is just rude. I understand its important to have fun at work, but there is nothing worse than being a patient and trying to sleep/stay calm and hear a bunch of that. JMHO

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