Advocating, too much?

Allnurses, I am having a rough day and cried today.

Sometimes, I feel intimidated/threatened by management for advocating for the patients. Today was the worst of that and I feel horrible.

I brought an issue to management's attention because I thought that was my job. The issue has to do with something we experienced a few months ago, spreading in our community. Well I saw very concerning signs and symptoms again on a few patients and last night on a staff member. Maybe I pushed the issue too much though,because the outcome has left me feeling anxious and stupid all day.

I understand that cutting costs and having a good review/reputation is the main priority for every business. But, myself and other nurses have expressed our concerns in regards to a recent issue that may be back, and may not have been properly ruled out by the same doctor who missed it last time. It could still become a health issue again, for not only patients, but staff as well, and families.

I have voiced my concerns and in return I was not only ignored but felt threatened.

I've noted more concern on their end with people using the wrong hole puncher, than for the patients. This could be why I have been angry as well. I am guessing that, sadly, this may be the norm to some extent.

I am having a bad day. However I love my job, and it is not a bad place to work. But this is one issue that I do have a hard time wrapping my brain around because I have different priorities. However I always try to understand from their end and i know that I am not always right. I really actually hope that I am WRONG. I guess this has also been hard to get past when I come home because my confidence is just about shot today due to self doubt and negative self thoughts.

Sigh.