How fair is this?

h2ogoddess · Jul 21, 2002

Well, I do an entire building with about 250 beds, one part-timer, and it is just crazy the past while back and I have asked for more help and it doesn't look good for getting any. And they wonder why we are stressed!!

h2ogoddess · Jul 21, 2002

And no I do not think that is fair, you should have the chose to go fulltime if you want, after all you have been doing fulltime already for them!!

fedupnurse · Jul 21, 2002

Start leaving a paper trail. If it isn't in writing they don't want to know about you. Are there any other facilities in your area? If you make the threat to leave be prepared to follow through. Look into your options. While the staff may be great, lousy managers and suits who sound like they are screwing you, can make your life difficult.

Good luck!

P_RN, ADN, RN · Jul 22, 2002

No it's not fair at all.

I'd be looking for a fallback position either in house or in another facility, no matter how much I loved the unit staff. The suits are working you, they're getting the benefit and you're getting the sh@ft.

oh-agnurse · Jul 22, 2002

Are you part of a union that you can place a grievance with?

Kayzee · Jul 22, 2002

Did you get anything in writing for promise of full time position? How unfair. Be strong, and speak up for your rights. Why on earth would they want to hire another? Unless it's the benefit thing.

thisnurse · Jul 22, 2002

seems to me that it would be hard to replace you. have you told your new mgr how you feel? what you have told us?

if they are unwilling to keep their part of the deal then perhaps looking elsewhere is your only option.

being that you are the only unit clerk gives you some leverage i would think....hope.

in any event dont let them do that to you.