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| |  I got people fired where I work, and now hate my job
I ran into a situation in December that involved abuse (emotional) against an elderly resident, involving 2 nurses and 4 cna's, I was not presnt whaen the abuse happened, but was told about it by a nurse and cna, I decided that I would tell my DON. Partly to help the poor lady that was being abused and partly to save my job, I knew if they found out that I knew I would loose my job. Consquently they all got fired, and word got out "somehow" that I told on them, I live in a small town, there are only 2 nursing homes in my town, not many places to work, I'm sure that the whole town knows it was me. I know that I did the right thing, but am having some major guilt because the two nurses involved were good nurses and my friends. I have not spoken with the DON, ADON or Administrator since everything happened (5 months ago) I work third shift and rarely see them, but when I have seen them, I feel as though they are ignoring me, or are ashamed of me somehow, and I am really not enjoying my job at all right now, I actually have heard rumors to "watch my back, and watch what I say to anyone" and third shift has gotten in "trouble" and been "nit picked" upon since this happened. I am a good nurse and do my job very well, although I am worried that there is a "WITCH HUNT" and I am the next target, believe me this type of thing happens all the time in my facility, everyone knows who is gonna be fired before they are fired. so, I guess I'm wondering if this has happened to anyone else, or am I just being paranoid?? Please help. 
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May 11, 2009, 09:21 PM
Re: I got people fired where I work, and now hate my job
Well I hate to say this but your co-workers will no longer respect you ,find another job and start on a new slate. And just for a piece of mind do it for yourself and try to stay out of gossip and issues that do not involve you to save yourself from drama and stress.
GOOD LUCK to YOU !!!!
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May 11, 2009, 09:32 PM
Re: I got people fired where I work, and now hate my job Originally Posted by shannieliz  I ran into a situation in December that involved abuse (emotional) against an elderly resident, involving 2 nurses and 4 cna's, I was not presnt whaen the abuse happened, but was told about it by a nurse and cna, I decided that I would tell my DON. Partly to help the poor lady that was being abused and partly to save my job, I knew if they found out that I knew I would loose my job. Consquently they all got fired, and word got out "somehow" that I told on them, I live in a small town, there are only 2 nursing homes in my town, not many places to work, I'm sure that the whole town knows it was me. I know that I did the right thing, but am having some major guilt because the two nurses involved were good nurses and my friends. I have not spoken with the DON, ADON or Administrator since everything happened (5 months ago) I work third shift and rarely see them, but when I have seen them, I feel as though they are ignoring me, or are ashamed of me somehow, and I am really not enjoying my job at all right now, I actually have heard rumors to "watch my back, and watch what I say to anyone" and third shift has gotten in "trouble" and been "nit picked" upon since this happened. I am a good nurse and do my job very well, although I am worried that there is a "WITCH HUNT" and I am the next target, believe me this type of thing happens all the time in my facility, everyone knows who is gonna be fired before they are fired. so, I guess I'm wondering if this has happened to anyone else, or am I just being paranoid?? Please help.
The biggest mistake you made is that you reported something that you heard and didn't know of for a fact....even rumor mills cost people their jobs.
You also didn't do it to protect the patient...you did it to save your own job...so my question to you is: Why was your job at risk to start with?
I would never, ever go to a boss unless it was something I witnessed personally, because you never know what kind of toxic poison someone else is spilling out of their lips.
I don't know how old you are, but I would wager you are pretty young.
The only reason that I am saying that is that you seem to think that people at your job are out to get you...you are going on rumor...did you consider that they know your feathers ruffle easy and are trying to get you going?
You seem to "think" that people are ignoring you, etc.
If you want to keep your job, my advice is to keep a low profile, don't participate in ANY gossip, and focus on your job.
I have a hunch it's not as blown up as you think it is.
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May 11, 2009, 09:38 PM
Re: I got people fired where I work, and now hate my job I was not presnt whaen the abuse happened, but was told about it by a nurse and cna
You did the right thing as a patient advocate and a "good" nurse will know this, I also don't think those would have been fired for just your information if not confirmed from other sources. I would make an effort to talk to someone higher up, someone you trust about this issue of someone stating to "watch your back" but since the "nitpicking" could POSSIBLY be paranoia (and I am sure it is difficult in that situation to separate out "normal" problems from your issue) I would sluff it off right now to imagination. This will eventually die out and be forgotten though I am sure others have gotten misinformation from those that were fired. Possibly someone higher up can give you some advice/information to help. I would simply continue to be professional and a patient advocate. Of course it never hurts to look for a better job/position but IMO you shouldn't feel like you had to.
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May 11, 2009, 09:50 PM
Re: I got people fired where I work, and now hate my job Originally Posted by shannieliz I ran into a situation in December that involved abuse (emotional) against an elderly resident, involving 2 nurses and 4 cna's, I was not presnt whaen the abuse happened, but was told about it by a nurse and cna, I decided that I would tell my DON. Partly to help the poor lady that was being abused and partly to save my job, I knew if they found out that I knew I would loose my job. Consquently they all got fired, and word got out "somehow" that I told on them,
You did what you thought was right and it is a legal issue. Your DON also did what they thought was right, and I doubt based on your word-and your word only anyone got fired. The issue is larger than just about you. However if you think that this is the ethics of the company - I would also be watching my back, and start taking notes and be looking for employment elsewhere.
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May 11, 2009, 09:53 PM
Re: I got people fired where I work, and now hate my job
Thank you very much, your advice made me feel better, I am not looking for a new job at this time, and hopefully will not feel that I have to, and I do believe that some of the things I am feeling are just paranoia, I am happy that I saved this and other residents from these employees abuse, I am not perfect, but did not go to nursing school for the "HUGE" amounts of money that I make (haha) Thank you again!!  |
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