Cliques & Bulling in LTC

[Emilyinsc]

I have been a nurse for 10 years. the first 9 years were in the hospital. the last year was in LTC/Nursing home. I recently got fired for something that happened on nightshift on my day off (that's a different story). But, I can't help to feel better now that I'm gone.

I was so tired of being micromanaged to death, the cliques, and bullying and belittling/undermining that went on. I feel like I had to autonomy as a nurse & couldn't make decisions for my patients my self. The LTC even micromanaged nurses and disregarded common sense in some situations.

I've applied to the hospital for a position. I'm looking forward to it. Honestly, I wouldn't go running back to LTC. It's not worth it. Everybody was out for themselves.

Anybody else think this way? or did this place just leave a bad taste in my mouth?

[PinkNurse42]

I often feel the same at my job. I feel like a glorified med passer. (No offence to CMAs) I feel useless some days. Hang in there. We are here for our residents and patients.

[IowaKaren]

My last job was like that. Left it due to the constant micromanaging and fighting between the nurses and shifts d/t management which just couldn't figure out why . I was so surprised on how this other place I work is so pleased with me and my accountability and assessing skills. Night and day and just because it's a 'nicer' NH, doesn't mean it is a nice place to work.