Hey all! I just needed to vent/rant about something that happened to me...
I got my first job as an RN in an Internal Medicine clinic. I was excited. Last week was my first week precepting to the clinic, learning the system, etc. The nurses did help me somewhat but mostly I got thrown to the side because they were so busy. The doctor I was going to be working for, I found out would be leaving the clinic for good. I would still have my job, but it was unknown what I would be doing exactly. One day I overheard one of the nurses saying "It's a waste of time to train her because her doctor is leaving soon." Those exact words. I tried to ignore it. I was eager to learn but most of the time I just sat there while they complained about EVERYTHING.
Well, Thursday I saw an opening in another unit. I jumped for it! Friday, I moved to the new clinic. One of my friends is a receptionist and the two nurses I was working with in Internal Med came up and said "She is gone. Thank God! She did not fit in here. She was too bubbly and she was SO DUMB. She didn't know ANYTHING." My friend was so angered she reported it to their boss.
I am very angry and hurt. I am not dumb and of course I don't know anything only being a week in and when you aren't teaching me anything!! I do not like them spreading these rumors.
Any advice? How should I handle seeing them in the hall? It's bee reported so I'm not sure what else I can do. I can't quite shake it.
The best revenge is ALWAYS to live well. SO keep moving forward and as they see you are successful they will keep their mouths shut. It sounds like they were jealous,you sound upbeat and happy and frankly they sound miserable. No wonder they think you did not fit in...you rocked their negativity boat and they did not like it!
I can't quite shake it.
LadyFree28, BSN, LPN, RN
8,429 Posts
THIS.
Glad you are enjoying your new position!