Backstabbing in LTC

[deedee1245]

Are all LTC facilities like the one I work in? I have a pressing problem at my workplace. A couple of weeks ago, all nurses on one rotation were moved around. It did not bother me, I explained when I was hired that I was eager to do any area. Well, now I have been told it is my fault, that I didn't stay on my assigned hall. Untrue, the only time I leave my hall is to get pharmacy orders when these come in, and if I'm called to help on another hall. This has really angered me, this is like I'm abandoning my post, and that is serious. Nurses can and have lost their licenses for abandoning patients. There have also been accusations of my being burnt out. It is my opinion a nurse needs to be on the job longer than 7 months for burn out to occur. Am I wrong? There seems to be so much backstabbing in this particular facility I'm afraid to say anything to anyone, even in report for oncoming staff and also from the offgoing staff. Any suggestions?

[deedee1245]

Could someone give me a few pointers on other jobs. I'm in Tn and most of the Physician's offices hire MA's. There isn't a prison close either. I'm at my wit's end. Last night I was told I had to take a day shift position, this is absolutely terrible, my husband is disabled and has multiple MD appts monthly, what am I to do?

[SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN]

Could someone give me a few pointers on other jobs. I'm in Tn and most of the Physician's offices hire MA's. There isn't a prison close either. I'm at my wit's end. Last night I was told I had to take a day shift position, this is absolutely terrible, my husband is disabled and has multiple MD appts monthly, what am I to do?

LTS's are always looking for LPN's for 2nd and 3rd shift.