Getting Fired

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Been working as a nurse for almost 2 years. So far hating it, just looking for good pay. My first job lasted the longest at a Med Surg Tele unit, but had problems keeping up, I quit and applied and got a job at a better hospital. But got fired during orientation for swearing once. 

Went into long term care, but quit those because staffing was always unsafe or no equip.

 

Went on travel, but screwed up a prep order and got fired from there. Now looks like my 3rd fire for not keeping up at an Ortho unit. I would work long term again, but afraid the same issues will pop up.

I don't know what to do. I don't want 4yrs of my life to go to waste.

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Specializes in Mental health, substance abuse, geriatrics, PCU.

Have you considered private duty? You would be with only one patient for the duration of your shift as opposed to being pulled into many directions between the care needs of multiple patients. Be aware that pay tends to be lower and there can be difficult families but many nurses find it less stressful than acute care or long term care.

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It kind of sounds like nursing is not suitable for your temperament. There is no shame in that. I've been a nurse almost 30 years and I'm sick of it, and recommend that people find other avenues. The whole profession has gotten so bogged down with trivialities, mind-numbing charting, absurd government mandates, that I recommend that no one pursue nursing as a career anymore.

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1 minute ago, TheMoonisMyLantern said:

Have you considered private duty? You would be with only one patient for the duration of your shift as opposed to being pulled into many directions between the care needs of multiple patients. Be aware that pay tends to be lower and there can be difficult families but many nurses find it less stressful than acute care or long term care.

I would, but have no idea where in FL to apply. Plus I would feel like a leech in many cases since money spent on me, could be spent on effective stem cell therapy in many cases. I have read several on reversing MS symptoms. Something I was hoping for my future that nursing could fund.

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3 minutes ago, Emergent said:

It kind of sounds like nursing is not suitable for your temperament. There is no shame in that. I've been a nurse almost 30 years and I'm sick of it, and recommend that people find other avenues. The whole profession has gotten so bogged down with trivialities, mind-numbing charting, absurd government mandates, that I recommend that no one pursue nursing as a career anymore.

There is shame in that, sad to say. I have nurses over a decade younger doing better. And I've come to find I hate all jobs, and I wanted something recession proof. But the charting is insane, 90% based on insurance collection. 

I asked my supervisor if they're letting me go to just say so, and I'll clear out my locker and turn in anything. She just replied with " I just think it would be better if we met in the morning." So it looks like my job hunt is back on. I'll try to file for unployment tomorrow.

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Nursing has shown me the most evil side of the female gender.  Would never recommend this field to someone I like.  Have never seen such pettiness, back-stabbing, and jealousy as you see in this glorious field.  This field needs to wake up...nursing started by taking prostitutes off the streets and "training" them to care for others.  What's sad is that nursing seems to continue in its "prostitute-type" thinking...just use people and toss them when a friend needs a job or you don't like something someone said and you put a target on their chest.  Most firings in nursing are simply "I don't like you" situations.  With nurse managers being bloated with self-importance but little else these days, it's clear nursing has remained a field for the phony Susie Sunshines versus intelligence.  

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Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).

Having been terminated no fewer than four times in my career, five, if you want to count a "lateral move" out the door from an administrative position, I can commiserate, mcl. 

Every termination was a result of the higher ups putting personalities before principles. However, I did work at my last position for 17 years before being terminated. I primarily believe success came when I learned the fine art of playing the game.

To a point. I refuse to jeopardize my integrity.

Perhaps an endeavor to learn how to function adequately while superficially appearing to observe the house rules worked to my last position's longevity.

Good luck, mcl!

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On 6/28/2021 at 8:16 PM, Mcl1980 said:

 And I've come to find I hate all jobs

Well....huh. Don't know what to tell you, then. I guess you could become a sugar baby.

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20 hours ago, Retriever5280 said:

Nursing has shown me the most evil side of the female gender.  Would never recommend this field to someone I like.  Have never seen such pettiness, back-stabbing, and jealousy as you see in this glorious field.  This field needs to wake up...nursing started by taking prostitutes off the streets and "training" them to care for others.  What's sad is that nursing seems to continue in its "prostitute-type" thinking...just use people and toss them when a friend needs a job or you don't like something someone said and you put a target on their chest.  Most firings in nursing are simply "I don't like you" situations.  With nurse managers being bloated with self-importance but little else these days, it's clear nursing has remained a field for the phony Susie Sunshines versus intelligence.  

That's why you have a PRN on the side at all times. In nursing school, you will see the worst of the female gender in the nursing instructors. Catty, petty and back-stabbing. That is the most tell tale scenario of the nursing profession these days. 

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21 hours ago, Retriever5280 said:

Nursing has shown me the most evil side of the female gender.  Would never recommend this field to someone I like.  Have never seen such pettiness, back-stabbing, and jealousy as you see in this glorious field.  This field needs to wake up...nursing started by taking prostitutes off the streets and "training" them to care for others.  What's sad is that nursing seems to continue in its "prostitute-type" thinking...just use people and toss them when a friend needs a job or you don't like something someone said and you put a target on their chest.  Most firings in nursing are simply "I don't like you" situations.  With nurse managers being bloated with self-importance but little else these days, it's clear nursing has remained a field for the phony Susie Sunshines versus intelligence.  

While many posts I've read agree with some aspects of what you're saying, what does this have to do with the OP? OP identified reasons for being fired and none of them mentioned negative gender-based personality stereotypes...

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3 hours ago, klone said:

Well....huh. Don't know what to tell you, then. I guess you could become a sugar baby.

If only. I'm male, so no onlyfans for me. I ask around and every young woman in the hospital has an account. Fyi, even lingere gets you 5k a month.

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Specializes in Psych, Corrections, Med-Surg, Ambulatory.

Five jobs and three terminations in two years is getting to be a tough track record to sell.  I suspect your problems are a combination of brutal working conditions and your lack of readiness to play the game.

At this point I recommend a hard look at what's realistic for you.  Would EMS work better suit your temperament?  Your nursing education would stand you in good stead for anything health-related.

Of course, you also said you don't like to work.  Bummer that.  That would be your biggest hurdle.

I trust you will sort yourself out.  Best wishes.

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