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I worked in an inpatient psych unit. The unit is usually staffed with one RN and floor staff but ideally we like to staff with two RN. On this particular day we had two RN. I was support RN and the other was the charge. Both RN are responsible for the whole unit and we both receive the same report. We pretty much tag team the work. I became frustrated with my nurse manager bullying me and micromanaging me that day. It's taken a toll on my mental health. I had the last straw 2 hours into my last shift. I placed my badge and keys on her office and left a hand written note that I am leaving the shift and immediately resigning. I got a phone call ten minutes later that if I did not return I would be reported for patient abandonment. What steps would you take in preparation for dealing with the BRN?
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I worked in an inpatient psych unit. The unit is usually staffed with one RN and floor staff but ideally we like to staff with two RN. On this particular day we had two RN. I was support RN and the other was the charge. Both RN are responsible for the whole unit and we both receive the same report. We pretty much tag team the work. I became frustrated with my nurse manager bullying me and micromanaging me that day. It's taken a toll on my mental health. I had the last straw 2 hours into my last shift. I placed my badge and keys on her office and left a hand written note that I am leaving the shift and immediately resigning. I got a phone call ten minutes later that if I did not return I would be reported for patient abandonment. What steps would you take in preparation for dealing with the BRN?
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