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May 05, 2009, 02:27 PM
 Re: I don't think my DON likes me very well
Well, I got one reply from my ad at craigslist but she wants $13/hr! For one child!!!! I only make $19/hr. so that is hardly worth it. I'm going to see if the YMCA will let me put up a flyer on their bulletin board...they haven't had a babysitter's class there in years. I'm still trying!!!!
And to the poster who said the DON has to keep her schedule...I agree with that to some extent, but this place has a ga-zillion PRN nurses listed at the bottom of the schedule...surely she can find a replacement for me just on Fridays until I find a sitter!!!!!!
Blessings, M.
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May 05, 2009, 03:23 PM
Re: I don't think my DON likes me very well Originally Posted by iceyspots  Have you tried craigslist.org? Usually tons of babysitters on there.
who would use Craigslist anymore for services??? Yikes!!!!
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May 05, 2009, 03:25 PM
Re: I don't think my DON likes me very well Originally Posted by oramar You know, in the past I have been in the same spot you are in as far as being to quick to agree to something and finding out it was a mistake. Here is what I learned the hard way from it. After that bad experience, whenever someone asked me for a scheduling favor I refuse to consent immediately. They always pressured me agree because they want to meet their needs reguardless of what it did to my life. Which when you think of it is very selfish. I say something to the effect I will consider it but I can't consent to it under pressure because I have this feeling there is a conflict. Often when a co-worker makes a request like this you are busy and can't possibly stop to think about it. Make sure they absolutely understand that you are NOT saying yes. Then give yourself two or three days to consider and usually if there is a conflict the reason will reveal itself to you. I think it is a shame that you can't go back to the co-worker and say this situation is making your life miserable and you have to back out of the agreement. But I know how it is because I have been there. I have to say that after that one time no one ever got me in the middle of a busy shift and talked me into a schedule change that I couldn't get out of again. I usually only make a mistake once.
I had a co-worker try to be nice and butter me up, hounding me to work for her a day. When I emailed her to work a shift for me, I couldn't get a response. She avoided me like the plague. Watch out for people who want an answer then and there. That should be a red flag. Inattention on their part is not your emergency and not your problem. You can help out and switch, but when push comes to shove and you need to switch back, you'll find out a fellow nurse's true colors. This is the reason that I work on the weekends to avoid any babysitting issues, EVER. My husband takes care of them and I know they're in good hands that can't cancel out on you. Your first responsiblity is to your family. I agree with other posters, only commit when you have a babysitter already agreeing to cover for you. It does suck you were in that position, but lesson learned. Good luck.
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May 05, 2009, 04:54 PM
Re: I don't think my DON likes me very well
Please take a few minutes to formulate a plan of action. Why can't you ask one of the prn nurses to work for you that day and then notify the DON you have arranged coverage for the shift? Have you contacted the Y in your area? Have you called the local minister and asked if he knows anyone who babysits? You seem to be paying a high price for this job, perhaps it is time to rethink the place of employment, the terms of employment, and the people you have as workmates. I wish you the best, but I think someone is tapping you on the shoulder and letting you know you are in the wrong place. Blessings.
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May 05, 2009, 06:20 PM
Re: I don't think my DON likes me very well
I agree with the others.. if there are that many PRN nurses available, you need to take the time to find a replacement for your shift. I understand your situation, I've had kids too, but it is unfair to think that the DON should just stop her own work to cover your call in unless absolutely necessary (that would be a full time job in itself sometimes!).
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May 05, 2009, 07:26 PM
Re: I don't think my DON likes me very well
I never had a babysitter problem, sounds too good to be true, but back then it was just easier to find one, keep one, and they were good too. I would never allow a stranger to keep one of my kids or grandkids, NEVER. That is just not done here. It is either family, friends, or someone you know and know well. I have grown grandchildren, they have kids and they are carrying on that tradition. My great grandchildren have never been kept by stangers. I know we are lucky, but sometimes you just have to do what ever it takes to make it right for the kids.
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May 05, 2009, 10:51 PM
Re: I don't think my DON likes me very well Originally Posted by Nascar nurse I agree with the others.. if there are that many PRN nurses available, you need to take the time to find a replacement for your shift. I understand your situation, I've had kids too, but it is unfair to think that the DON should just stop her own work to cover your call in unless absolutely necessary (that would be a full time job in itself sometimes!).
What???? There are 2 DON's in this facility...and if you are off the clock, you are not allowed to come in and view other nurses' phone numbers. We had a big inservice on this and confidentiality. Only a charge nurse or the DON is supposed to find replacements. Unless while you are working, and another worker approaches you about switching or something and then there is a form that the 2 of us fill out. I tried today when I went to get my check to look at the schedule book where I could see who was PRN, etc...the charge nurse simply handed me a schedule form and put the book up.
I gave this DON 5 days' notice that I couldn't work...at the very least, I didn't call in the night before like I know a lot of people do. I told her what was going on and if they are family oriented at all like they say they are in their ads, then that should go for employees too. I think this DON is this way to others too not just me. I love the A-DON (she was the one that hired me)...she seems to really care.
ARGH...I'm getting upset, I will stop now...
Blessings, M.
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