There's a lot of gossip and hearsay going around Wrongway Regional Medical Center (WRMC):
Janie, a nurse who worked her way as a Unit Secretary to LPN to RN to interim geriatric psych Manager, back to staff nurse quit last week. Janie didn't want to be pulled to the children's psych unit, so she contacted administration before clocking in and said she was leaving her badge and keys on her home unit and was quitting.
Rumor has it that Mia, the current Director of the Psych Division, told RoofElmo, the geriatric psych Manager, says that anyone who refuses an assignment might as well turn in their badge and keys.
I guess Janie set a precedent.
In other news, Candy, a new RN on the children's psych unit, is on administrative leave due to laying hands on a patient without getting a doctor's order or completing the appropriate paperwork.
On a positive note, Bestica, the MN psych House Sup, relayed to me that Mia would like my presence at an awards ceremony this Wednesday at 3pm. It seems I've been nominated for a DAISY award. I said to Bestica, "This Wednesday at 3pm, I will be busy doing something. I'll be rolling over, looking at my clock, and being thankful that I've got a few more hours to sleep!"
Then finally, Rooty Payne and Jason Hiney have suggested that I make cartoons out of the regular rumors that circulate around WRMC. Maybe make up a newsletter:
HOWEVER, I can't help but think management is using the award as subterfuge. I've got some formal documented irons in the fire criticizing an administrator, an administrator's pet, and am in the process of challenging administration's interpretation of a legal process.
Although these irons have been in the fire for some time, I've received no replies to a couple of perfunctories "I'll look into this".
Could this award be an administrative red herring?
Administration is also known for not being upfront. Instead of a general identification of a situation and the subsequent remedy attempts, nothing is mentioned about the situation or resolution. Keeping staff in the dark is a power play: "We know what's going on, but we're not telling you diddly!"
Funny. This is exactly what I was thinking when I read your original post. I too would not get out of bed for this. The last time I was nominated for a Daisy award I stayed home and had some wine as it was my night off and refuse to be at work if I'm not being paid.
Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).
1 hour ago, CalicoKitty said:
I'll be honest. I'm having some inappropriate thoughts about that thing in your hand..... Quite wrongway...
Get your mind out of the litter box, CalicoKitty!
Actually, it's a very nice statue called "The Healer's Touch".
Mine sits at the base of the lamp on my art table, with Psych Nurse Action Figure Jacob Rockstar-RN on one side, and a replica of my favorite childhood toy, Donald Duck, on the other.
Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).
On 2/17/2020 at 10:01 PM, Davey Do said:
After thinking bout it for a while, had I gone to the ceremony and left my cynicism at home, I would had given an acceptance speech about being a strong link in a chain. Quality patient care was provided because the involved team members- myself, the other RN, and the NP- acted prudently in that situation.
I spoke with the NP recently and gave her the credit due for her part in the patient life-threatening scenario thing. Usually a rather droll business type, she brightened and said, "I've been having a bad day and this makes me feel better. Thank you!"
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I'll be honest. I'm having some inappropriate thoughts about that thing in your hand..... Quite wrongway...