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  1. Dysfunctional Unit?

    Thanks, everyone. I am still experiencing stress induced mental fog, and I have an even greater fear of starting over. I know I am not ready to start over yet. We can afford another month or so without my income. I'm am getting all the help I can, an...
  2. Dysfunctional Unit?

    This is old, but I wanted to share the update. Manager went out on leave in Sept. Now resigned on disability. Director resigned, neither replaced, 2 of the 3 immediate coworkers are vying for the mamnagers spot. Both are horrible choices. In December...
  3. Dysfunctional Unit?

    Kooky, i didn't ask the manager how she would effect an attitude adjustment because I was fighting tears at the time, and did not believe I could contribute anything positive. The Barker DOES bark at me frequently. The manager attempted to have a m...
  4. Dysfunctional Unit?

    Cali, yours is a good back up plan. Thanks.
  5. Dysfunctional Unit?

    Folks, I am going to try your plan. It will be a challenge,but what is there to lose?
  6. Dysfunctional Unit?

    Yes, please.
  7. Dysfunctional Unit?

    I've had problems with one fellow RN in my unit which I posted about in the past. I started by confronting her, speaking to the manager...meetings were held, I started a paper trail about her interfering with my care in front of patients. Then she ma...
  8. Patients family in the medical field

    Like any patient, I try to meet them where they're at (educationally if possible), answer questions and provide explanations. I'm much more terrified if a family member is in the LEGAL profession, to be honest. I don't advertise that I'm an RN when I...
  9. I'm ready to start a paper trail.

    So earlier this week I showed my manager my email before I sent it. I also detailed other incidents tha occurred while she was away. Before I started talking to her, out of the blue(?) she told me she thought I was doing a great job despite what some...
  10. I'm ready to start a paper trail.

    Her way is the only right way, she is worse when I have the last patient, but 2 RNs have to stay until the last patient leaves. She says my problem is that I think I'm right, and I don't listen to her. I told her that SHE thinks she knows everything,...
  11. I'm ready to start a paper trail.

    Yes. Her duties do not include telling us how to do our patient care, however, though she and one other RN orient new staff. Those 3 have worked there 16+ years.
  12. I'm ready to start a paper trail.

    It's a PACU in a small hospital. I am one of 5 RN's in the unit including the manager. She has no authority to reprimand anyone, but she does take a charge role with one other RN when the manager is not there. She takes care of staffing, scheduling, ...
  13. This is long and could be considered a rant. I will start by saying that I am not a new nurse and I have several years experience in my specialty. I feel like I am being bullied by a co-worker for most of the 10 months I have worked in this job. At f...
  14. Might loose another job...I'm suicidal

    Just an update.. I didn't want to leave anyone hanging. I'm still out here. I was sent to the ER by a mental health provider on Monday. It was not a very therapeutic environment, however, I am stable. I got home this afternoon and am doing much bette...
  15. Might loose another job...I'm suicidal

    Finally got through to suicide prevention's chat. Had to wait 40 minutes. I am safe and calm now, if just for tonight. Thank you for responding.