I'm a new grad (have been working for 6mo. now) and the unit where I work is known for excessive write ups. This includes ANY med errors, but also forgetting to put a meal percentage or not completely filling out a graphics form, or even forgetting to sign a signature somewhere, like the bottom of the MAR. We have a union at work, but with talking to my fellow co-workers, no one (including myself) bothers to call them when they are written up for whatever reason (fear of rocking the boat?).
The write ups seem to get much worse now and the DON is insistent to my charge nurse that any incident should be written up quickly, so they are sent to HR as soon as possible. I'm on second shift, so we tend to get the brunt of the write ups...first shift doesn't seem to get as many since we're covering their butts and night shift that does the chart audits...well, who's to cover them? You can imagine they get written up a lot *sarcasm*.
This is really putting down the morale, especially during my shift. I'm thinking it's best to be looking for another job, a place friendlier to new grads...or finally bringing in a union rep during during a "conference" (aka write up)?
Sorry, just needed to vent. The work pays well and it's not nearly as stressful as other units (as I would imagine since I work), but I'd rather go for a place a little more stressful with a little less pay for a more supportive management and environment.
