I already don't like my job and i haven't even started.

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Specializes in Med/Surge, Psych, LTC, Home Health.

So, after being unemployed since August, except for agency work, I finally have a new, full time job.

I'm working 7am to 3pm, M-F, no weekends, but I have to work holidays. Pretty sweet

hours, IMO, especially since I'm SICK of working nights.

The problem is that I'm in a nursing home, and I've already found out that the staff

I'm going to be working with are a surly bunch.

I'm trying to stay positive, pray, remember that I'm there for the residents and not

for my coworkers...

I know a lot of people have been in this position, having to accept a job that they already know is probably not their dream job by far. It just sucks when you've been a nurse for nine years, and still having to settle for the bottom of the barrel.

Again, I really have been trying to be positive, but I wonder if my husband is right... being positive doesn't work, instead, always expect the worst, and that way when things aren't as bad as you thought they would be... you are happy!

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

I am sorry you have been going through a hard time. The nursing market out there is really tough. There are many that are in your shoes our would beg to be in your shoes. It may not be the position you want but you may find it is the position you will love.

I don't view LTC as the bottom of the barrel. Those who work LTC have a skill set all their own. I take their hats off as I don't think I could do it. I'd rather triage a bus load of 80 yo leaf peepers having chest pain than take a 20 or 30 patient assignment...I don't have that kind of skill set. I admire those that do.

Look at this as a new learning opportunity. Maybe become supervisor or educator. Possibly manger. You might find surprisingly that you like it. I was very surprised how much I like a LTAC I supervised at...the employees were the most dedicated hard working individual I had ever met. It enriched my life.

You just never know. Peace:paw:

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Yes, I wish I had even the dream to work nights. You are lucky ...Some people are suffering like theyre in a desert right now... without no job no money .... not being able to buy anything for their children.. I was at that point where i was unemployed. You are so lucky and yes esme i wish i was in her shoes.....

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In my area, even LTC facilities are not hiring, so hope you can hold on to this long enough to catch your breath. Good luck.

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Specializes in Ambulatory Surgery, PACU,SICU.

Congrats on getting a job! I hope it will turn out ok for you. You can always keep looking :-)

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Specializes in Orthopedic, LTC, STR, Med-Surg, Tele.

It might not be too bad. When I worked in an LTC as an aide, I had to kind of "prove" myself to the nurses there, they were used to a high turnover and (frankly) not-so-great employees. But after awhile they warmed up.

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Specializes in Med/Surge, Psych, LTC, Home Health.

Thanks everyone for your comments. I am glad to have

a job; it's been tough the past few months. There have

been times when we've barely been able to feed our kids.

Sometimes the agency work is pretty steady, and of course

sometimes the work goes away.

I think I'm just scared to death of getting fired again! I

want so bad to do everything right, to follow each and every

policy to the letter... so many guidelines, so many ways that

state OIG can "ding" us... trying to do everything just right,

on top of trying to get along with coworkers. I'm scared,

I'll be honest.

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Specializes in ICU, CM, Geriatrics, Management.

So sorry to hear this, Nursecard. Been there, and know it sucks. Left after two weeks for a better situation.

Think I was real lucky.

Best to ya!

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Specializes in Gerontology.

How do you know they are a surly bunch? Says who?Don't judge them until you've worked with them. And if you go about thinking LTC is "the bottom of the barrel" you will never be happy. LTC can be just as rewarding as any other place.

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Specializes in Med/Surge, Psych, LTC, Home Health.

Pepper: I don't. I totally agree with your post; I would just as soon be working with the

elderly as anyone else.

I have a lot else I'd like to say, but can't get it organized right now. Have to be up at 5am,

so it's off to bed. G'night...

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.
Thanks everyone for your comments. I am glad to have

a job; it's been tough the past few months. There have

been times when we've barely been able to feed our kids.

Sometimes the agency work is pretty steady, and of course

sometimes the work goes away.

I think I'm just scared to death of getting fired again! I

want so bad to do everything right, to follow each and every

policy to the letter... so many guidelines, so many ways that

state OIG can "ding" us... trying to do everything just right,

on top of trying to get along with coworkers. I'm scared,

I'll be honest.

:hug:

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Specializes in Pulmonary, Transplant, Travel RN.

I don't agree with your husband's perspective, or yours TBH. Reason being: I don't believe its a matter of being positive or negative. This isn't a matter of asking "is the glass half full or half empty?".

Your co-workers being surely is only as much a problem as you let them make it. Misery loves company, and people of this nature love to spread the wealth around. But, the thing is, they pick some people to do so with and avoid others.

Its a bit like what they say about sexual predators. They can walk into a room, stand in the corner for 30 min and know who is vulnerable and who is not.

What it is that makes grumps pick you out as vulnerable or not is assertiveness. If you are not someone who will roll over and agree with them just to keep the peace, they will avoid you, especially when there are more agreeable victims to be had. Trick is, you must be assertive, not aggressive. Being the later will only make them imagine you as the cause of their misery.

We all float down here.

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