Hi, I have recently been diagnosed with ADD and have started meds although I have not found the right med and dose yet. I am struggling at work to the point that I just got my annual review 3 weeks ago and they put me on a termination plan. I am currently working in LTC. Although I tried to tell them that I have just been diagnosed with this and I am working I changing my time mangement problems amongs others they really didn't want to hear. My DON stopped me dead in my tracks and said she has two boys with ADD and you just have to be accountable for you time and so forth. I think until you have ADD I think that is easier said then done. I am really trying hard and feel like I am getting nowheres. I have been there just over a year and it was not bad the whole time I have been there just since that last fall. My oldest son started kindergarten and I also have a 2 1/2 old and a 17 month old. They all very much demand a lot of attention from me. I work 6 day every 2 weeks on 2nd shift to off set the cost of daycare. It has been a long winter with my kids get sick with colds and my yongest has not slept well since she was born. She has GERD and is on 2 meds for that. Since Nov she has had to be put on a neb with pulmicort because her doctor thinks she has asthma. She is also now seeing an allergerist the possible of allergies causing the asthma symptoms. Then last week she was diagnosed with a rare bone disease called hypophosphatasia . So I have a lot going on in my life and a DON that does not really care because she think that I need to separate home life from my work life. Easier said then done.
Ok so that is a little of what is going on with me so can anyone offer any suggestion on how to organize myself at work to get everything done on time? Is there tips you can offer me that you have found to work for you? Is there a different area in nursing that would suit me better being ADD.
I am not saying I did not totally deserve the review (well parts of it, that a whole different long story), I got but I told my DON I have been working on this since Nov. I am just looking for some credit that I was trying to do something about it before my review came around. Instead I get put on a 60 termination plan.
Thanks for reading and replying, sorry its so long just trying to get some questions out of way you may have for me.
The ADD is bad enough but your personal life sounds extremely stressful. A different job may be the answer.
The reality of the situation is that the person has to fit the job, and right now it appears it's just not a good fit for either you or the DON. LTC is very demanding with so many tasks to perform that most find it difficult to complete their days. Combine this with your home life stressors and your new diagnosis-makes it a recipe for failure.
While lawsuits and blaming others sound like a good thing, you know what you can handle.....that being said, if you are doing everything you can do and it still doesn't meet the job description, look for something else. Stop stressing yourself unnecessarily.
Unfortunately, healthcare has no regard for it's workers health. Alternately, if your parents were in LTC you'd want someone who was focused completely on them and at their best-not every worker is right for every position. Things and people change, sometimes we need to recognize our need to move on when we no longer fit the bill. Something is out there for you....you will find it!
In any case, good luck. Hope everything improves with your little one's health. I know what it's like to have to work with little ones.....it's very stressful especially when they are sick! Take care of yourself and continue to try meds until you find the right cocktail.
Great, the state survey team walked through the doors today and I have to work the next two days. Now I really have to be on top of my game and be focused along with everything else that is already going on. This should be an interesting week.
MAISY, RN-ER, BSN, RN
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The ADD is bad enough but your personal life sounds extremely stressful. A different job may be the answer.
The reality of the situation is that the person has to fit the job, and right now it appears it's just not a good fit for either you or the DON. LTC is very demanding with so many tasks to perform that most find it difficult to complete their days. Combine this with your home life stressors and your new diagnosis-makes it a recipe for failure.
While lawsuits and blaming others sound like a good thing, you know what you can handle.....that being said, if you are doing everything you can do and it still doesn't meet the job description, look for something else. Stop stressing yourself unnecessarily.
Unfortunately, healthcare has no regard for it's workers health. Alternately, if your parents were in LTC you'd want someone who was focused completely on them and at their best-not every worker is right for every position. Things and people change, sometimes we need to recognize our need to move on when we no longer fit the bill. Something is out there for you....you will find it!
In any case, good luck. Hope everything improves with your little one's health. I know what it's like to have to work with little ones.....it's very stressful especially when they are sick! Take care of yourself and continue to try meds until you find the right cocktail.
Regards,
M