I started at a new job around six months ago. My life has been a series of being gossiped about, being given misleading information, having my shoes dissappeared, and now finding my sneakers cut. I have spoken to the 'boss' but that has made matters worse. One of the people who actually go out of their way to be mean to me is actually the charge nurse. She is at the middle of the clique.
I know that I have to go to HR. I also know that I might need to hire a lawyer to get my name cleared. However, I need serious advice on the steps I need to take to avoid getting into more trouble. I have no one of my side, and I will be fighting a bloody war. I need the right weapons.
I totally agree with everyone. Guess what? The things we stating are easier said then done. I would go in the chain of command. The reason why I say this because you may not have been the only victim. There could be others out there have suffered and still suffering. Something needs to be done just leaving the job is to easy. By doing this, I would think this what they pretty much want. There is something but you is so unique. Some people may be just jealous or whatever there reasons may be. If you decide to leave I would make some kind of documentation and letting upper management/admin know. Who will be the next victim?
This, unfortunately, is becoming increasingly common in the nursing field. It is known as "Horizontal Hositility" or "Lateral Violence." The extent of which you are being targeted, however, is completely unacceptable. (Not that any form is acceptable) My biggest recommendation would be to doocument all the abuse and start bringing a camera to take pictures of the property destruction. I highly recommend that you report this to HR. Unfortunatly, you may have to find another job, but by the sounds of it, any job could be better than this one. HR may be able to prevent this from happening to someone else.
Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.
What is difficult about this is during these challenging economic times, it is much easier said than done to leave a job because the choices may not be as plentiful as they were a few years ago. This traps many people to continue accepting the abuse to feed their familes, pay their bills and to make an honest buck.
To be honest, each time I decide to pursue a second job, I get nervous because of the targeting that happens to nurses, especially the new kid on the block. You have to be on guard against the gang and that is uncomfortable.
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I totally agree with everyone. Guess what? The things we stating are easier said then done. I would go in the chain of command. The reason why I say this because you may not have been the only victim. There could be others out there have suffered and still suffering. Something needs to be done just leaving the job is to easy. By doing this, I would think this what they pretty much want. There is something but you is so unique. Some people may be just jealous or whatever there reasons may be. If you decide to leave I would make some kind of documentation and letting upper management/admin know. Who will be the next victim?