Just wondering

[Wounderful]

Could someone please explain to me why a Don would not recognise a good nurse, not even acknowledge that this person exists. I have been at my facility for several years now, I have never ditched my responsibilities when I have made mistakes, never blamed anyone else or denied when a mistake happens. I have always gotten along with co-workers, will help out Cna's when needed, always teach when I can. Go in early to help, stay late to finish, when needed. I have residents who have written letters of compliment (also families) never to have been told about this by my Don. Recently, I have in the past, helped with some students from our local college, the instructor called to compliment about me, never heard a word about it till I saw the instructor. I have never even had an evaluation done. I like and respect my Don, I find the cross she carries a very large and demanding one, but we are still people, and a little recognition of some sort really does go a long way. Any advise?

Thank you.

[Wounderful]

I can't believe no one has replied to this since July... I find that interesting.

[achot chavi]

Ok, just curious, hows it going?

Have you asked for an eval yet?

If not ask for an appointment with your DON and ask for an eval and review of your performance on the job,

Whatever you tell her, dont dis your coworkers,

Hope its going better

[Wounderful]

HI, I have not recieved any reviews as of yet. Although, I must say, the attitude is soooooooo much better. For instance I have been told by several coworkers that mgmnt. really likes having me on the re-hab wing, even my Don has commented on how she does not have to worry when she knows I am working that hall. Our re-hab wing is very fast paced when someone goes bad, it is really bad, really quick. Perhaps my attitude has also improved, I truely do not need constant pats on the back. Having upper mgmnt. request that I be on this hall really tells me alot. This hall is a really big selling point for corporate, so I know I am appreciated there. I love working this wing and it is reflected in the pts. I have asked jokingly to my Don when she calls me into her office "are ya taking me in to be fired yet" her response is "not on your life". So, I still love my job, I love what I do and who I work with. Thank you for the reply.

[achot chavi]

fantastic to hear it

[travel50]

I became the DON at my facility 3 yrs ago. I didn't want the job, but was the only person in the facility qualified to take it. The reason I didn't want it was b/c my staff and I were close. I was always taught that bosses cannot be friends with their employees, and I was not willing to give up my friendships. We discussed it for a week, and I finally agreed to take the position only if they agreed to help me. And they have been a great help. They are superb nurses, are great with the residents, leave me wonderful notes of encouragement, and do not hesitate to tell me when I have goofed. We laugh often. We have remained friends. I tell them they are wonderful b/c they are, and I could not do my job without them. Certainly, things at my facility are not perfect. Somedays it is so stressful that I think I can't keep this up. My sister tells me that I am too close to my staff and residents, that I am going to have to stop caring. Guess I can't do that.