Nurses: Hospital Red Flags

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Your orientation is run by the charge nurse, who started 2 weeks ago (true story).

Ok, just about ever red flag mentioned applies to my current job....especially this one! And I was the charge nurse doing training...and I was a new grad myself! And they wrote me up and on my evaluation told me I failed to meet expectations of being a clinical leader for the unit. When I asked did I forget I was a new grad that's trying to still learn to be a competent staff nurse and probably should not be charge in the first place...they laughed and said I'm a RN and should know how to take charge of a unit!!!

Ok, just about ever red flag mentioned applies to my current job....especially this one! And I was the charge nurse doing training...and I was a new grad myself! And they wrote me up and on my evaluation told me I failed to meet expectations of being a clinical leader for the unit. When I asked did I forget I was a new grad that's trying to still learn to be a competent staff nurse and probably should not be charge in the first place...they laughed and said I'm a RN and should know how to take charge of a unit!!!

That sounds so ridiculous what they said to you and I feel...angry for you. They always tell you that as an RN you're not going to know everything, but at the same time, it always sounds like you're allowed to make mistakes, as long as you don't make the mistake puts you face to face with administration. :/

KatieMI, BSN, MSN, RN

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Specializes in ICU, LTACH, Internal Medicine.

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KatieMI, BSN, MSN, RN

1 Article; 2,675 Posts

Specializes in ICU, LTACH, Internal Medicine.
Hey, can I ask you why that would be a red flag?

Would you like to become "THAT nurse" or "the only one (whoever)" for unknown period of time and so find out how "different" people are usually treated there? Or would you like to explore why the neighborhood from where most of the staff came and another one supplying most of the patients in the hospital hardly ever mix socially? (or even enjoy the words these people call each other when nobody else is around?)

Would you like to become "THAT nurse" or "the only one (whoever)" for unknown period of time and so find out how "different" people are usually treated there? Or would you like to explore why the neighborhood from where most of the staff came and another one supplying most of the patients in the hospital hardly ever mix socially? (or even enjoy the words these people call each other when nobody else is around?)

I'm experiencing that right now actually. I'm the only black in the traditional nursing program and my school is more homogenous that most schools. Personally, I'm baffled by the words that come out of people's mouths. Reaffirmed that realization that diversity and mixing is ESSENTIAL! So i understand what you're saying now. lol

FurBabyMom, MSN, RN

1 Article; 814 Posts

Yikes! Major red flag.

Yeah. During my interview, I assumed (and I know what they say when one assumes) that the subpoena was related to some lawsuit or med malpractice suit. Not totally unreasonable to have thought...especially in this day and age. I'd decided to leave and had left, for other reasons when the FBI showed up in person... Had I known, I would have rather remained unemployed...

GinginRN

56 Posts

During an interview at a hospital unit, I inquired about the handling of call outs and supplemental staffing. The response I received, "We don't have call outs here." I almost fell out of my seat, and wanted to run for the hills. Apparently, there was nothing in place to address the situation should it arise.

sjbrk

120 Posts

Specializes in ICU.
Online application question, "Do you have a family member who is an employee? name, title, floor.

Why is this a red flag? I'm from a small town and this is a question on the hospital application. I never thought once that there was anything bad about it...they don't want family members in positions of authority to other family members.

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