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Oct 17, 2009 02:12 PM

I believe my co-workers have it in for me


This morning when I left work they were filling out an incident report and they were very quiet when I was around. I give insulin in the back of the arm after inspecting the abdomen and I seen that the abdomen was tough more than likely from the long term use of insulin therapy. I have looked at all my resources and I have also review my nursing school notes and got opinions from my friends who currently have DM and they use the back of there arms all of the time. I heard one of them talking about inappropriate patient contact would they think that this is? I am a new grad and I have found out in just one night of working in an LTC facility that I hate it ! nurse and 3 CNA's to 61 patients this is pitiful and a disgrace to the nursing world that I envisioned I think that I am not cut out for nursing if this is how heartless this world has become. All of these people need more attention than this I am doing orientation and I noticed a pressure sore on one of the patients and the nurse that is orienting me didn't make a big deal about it. I have a gut feeling that the workers that I was working with are going to stab me in the back and pull out the knife and lick of the blood and stab again just to get another go at me. HELP I hate my choice to become a nurse in just one night What should I do????????????????


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No. 1
Old Oct 17, 2009, 02:38 PM

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It is very possible that your hinky feeling is correct. I've been in that situation and my fears were justified.

Get gone. You've been there a day? It never existred.

Good luck.
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Old Oct 19, 2009, 11:58 PM

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If you really feel that your coworkers are out to get you, then I would echo Sue's suggestion of finding another place to work.

Also, I would perform some deep introspection to evaluate if you have any qualities or quirks that might rub present and future coworkers the wrong way.
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Old Oct 20, 2009, 12:41 AM

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I agree with what everyone has said, if you have to work until you find something else DOCUMENT it all!!!!
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from caliotter3
Old Oct 20, 2009, 02:34 AM

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Ditto everything said previously. Make certain to dot all i's and cross all t's, then document that you did so. Start your job search yesterday and leave as soon as possible. However, be advised that you have encountered an atmosphere that is frequently found in these places and your next job could be worse. At some point you will need to adjust or figure out a different strategy for dealing with it. Good luck.
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from lls9g
Old Nov 02, 2009, 05:08 AM

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Before you decide on your next job, ask to shadow with a nurse on the unit for a day or so. It may prove invaluable to see if it is a fit and if they will mentor you. Nursing is a wonderful profession and in the correct environment you may excel. Nurses are prone to horizontal violence due to the lack of autonomy and control they have. Don't accept it!
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from ghillbert
Old Nov 02, 2009, 05:15 AM

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What saddens me about this is that so many people are desperate for a job that no doubt the next new grad will come along and accept the conditions. Disregarding the coworkers, ONE nurse for SIXTY patients is NUTS!
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from morte
Old Nov 02, 2009, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by ghillbert View Post
What saddens me about this is that so many people are desperate for a job that no doubt the next new grad will come along and accept the conditions. Disregarding the coworkers, ONE nurse for SIXTY patients is NUTS!
remember, this is on the night shift......depending on the accuity, it is doable
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from ghillbert
Old Nov 02, 2009, 07:16 PM

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For a new grad? It's not fair to throw them in the deep end, even if some will swim and not sink.
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from ChapterTwo
Old Nov 03, 2009, 11:05 AM

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What's wrong with giving insulin in the back of the arm?
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