to begin with, I had a fall incident the last time I work in the hospital. We called rapid response and sent him for xray and ct head. The results were negative. We started monitoring his neuro check. After the Labor Day, the nurse manager left a voicemail and said she wants to see me in her office. I replied to her call and she wants to set a meeting tomorrow before I start my shift. My shift starts at 3pm and she wants to set a meeting before 1230 before I start my shift. I felt alarmed about this. Why she wants to set a meeting that early when I start my shift at 3pm if there is nothing wrong.Does it mean that I would be fired? I feel so scared and thought of not showing up if that would happen. It would be very upsetting. I got a headache and very anxious what's gonna happen. I've never been fired before. I am a new nurse 6 months in that hospital and just learning the work routine. What are the warning signs or the process if you get fired?
Don't resign!! We have all been there, probably more than you are aware of. I had two counseling sessions my first year and I felt ready to turn in my nursing license and go back to being a stay at home mom. My manager told me I was a good nurse, just needed to get some more experience under my belt. After talking to co-workers I found out they also had to have some "talks" with the manager when they were newer. It's an environment of education instead of penalty. I am so glad I didn't quit and I hope you don't either.
Specializes in Emergency/Trauma/Critical Care Nursing.
Resigning may look like you were resistant to the counseling or further education offered to you, and may hinder your ability to find employment with that system later. Just my opinion..
Falls happen! Incident reports happen! It's unfortunate and I hate it, but it's also a chance to learn and correct mistakes that will keep future patients safe! Don't be embarrassed. I have yet to meet the perfect nurse with the perfect record.
I'm going to give you some hard truths. You've been a nurse for 6 months and you said yourself that you're still getting used to the routine. You still have a lot of learn. You didn't elaborate on the details of the patient's fall, but I'm sure you know that there are some things you could have done differently to prevent it or reduce the risk. Did you assess the patient for fall risk appropriately? Did you provide non-slip footwear? Were the call bell and personal items accessible? Were the side rails left down, or were all four raised? Did you offer the patient assistance with toileting promptly? Did you provide adequate supervision and assistance with ambulation?
You're upset that you think you've made a bad impression and it would be easier to quit and walk away and start over where no one knows that you've ever made a mistake. But this is real life. You can't just quit a job because you're embarrassed that you made an error. We all make mistakes, and I guarantee that at your next job you'll make another one. You're an adult and you're a professional. Admitting your errors and being willing to learn and improve will get you far more respect than quitting after being told you need some extra teaching.
I can assure you that you are in a much better place to have been offered constructive criticism and help than many other people. How would you like to be called in and fired with no warning whatsoever and no reason why? If you resign because you might feel humiliated, you had better reassess your reaction. A nursing career comes with many embarrassing moments, some humiliating, others humorous. You can not escape this unless you want to stay home and not use your nursing license to work. Just how do you think you are going to be able to work on your shortcomings and improve, if you are not working? Chances of you getting another job anytime soon are not good, and they will be worse when you put on your applications that you resigned. Think about it some.
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I had a talk with nm and the assistant and they went all evaluation with how I wasdoing since since I started working for them. The NM said that there were few safety issues that they need to addressed. They understand that I dont have a lot acute care experience, they will offer me some refresher course.
The worst thing I would hear from them is to let me go but sounds they gave me a chance . They still put me on schedule to work today. I am still sitting in my car....heartbroken waiting for my shift. I would feel embarassed to face my colleagues because they were the ones who wrote me up. I'm thinking and planning to submit my resignation shortly. Sounds like they will let me go if I have another issues with my work. Did I make a right decision?
What do you mean they wrote you up? Do you mean you are upset that an incident report was written, or that you are being held accountable for your actions?
Does your company offer an EAP program?
My sense is that you may be a person who catastrophises things. Hang in there, learn to deal with your problems...or just quit. But don't be surprised if this type of problem follows you if you don't learn to handle uncomfortable feelings.
don't resign! there is no need to! it sounds like your managers are decent people and are willing to work with you and help you. Trust me when i say decent managers who won't throw you under the bus when there's a problem are REALLY hard to find in this industry! definitely stay there and learn. :)
Being a new nurse is hard. Even starting a new job as an experienced nurse is hard. No one is perfect ever or excellent immediately. This sounds like a meeting to try and improve things. Certainly nothing to be too hard on yourself over or resign because of. Learn from it and move forward.
Another thing to remember is that this more than likely is not about you. This is about covering themselves. Now, when upper management says, "What did you do about this fall?", they can say, "We had a meeting, gave the responsible nurse education, blah blah blah," and their behinds are covered. It doesn't necessarily mean anything about you, it's a paperwork deal.
Hi all thank you for your reassurance. I had a talk with nm and the assistant and they went all evaluation with how I wasdoing since since I started working for them. The NM said that there were few safety issues that they need to addressed. They understand that I dont have a lot acute care experience, they will offer me some refresher course. The worst thing I would hear from them is to let me go but sounds they gave me a chance . They still put me on schedule to work today. I am still sitting in my car
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heartbroken waiting for my shift. I would feel embarassed to face my colleagues because they were the ones who wrote me up. I'm thinking and
planning to submit my resignation shortly. Sounds like they will let me go if I have another issues with my work. Did I make a right decision?
Rethink your assumptions.
Your manager has simply identified a problem.. developed a plan to solve it. Actually, you have much support and been given a great opportunity.
If you turn tail and run every time an issue arises.... you will quickly run out of jobs.
To repeat my question... WHY was a rapid response called? Thinking this could be the crux of the matter.
Carlalily
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Hang in there !!