I complained my preceptor!!

[jenrak]

Hi. I got a new job recently and I had been orientated for few weeks. During my orientation I observed some unsafe practice from my preceptor like giving medications not presribed and giving anti-anxiety medications just to restrain the patient. Before my orientation ended, I was asked if I was satisfied. I told my managers the truth that my preceptor taught me bad habits in nursing practice. They got her suspended and I was being bullied now by her closest colleagues. Was it my fault for protecting my patients and my license? They even threatened me to watch my mistakes. I'm desperate now.

[Seas]

They confronted me, they have the idea that it was me because I was the last person she orientated. I told them it was me. I have nothing to hide and if u know me, I'm the kind of person that u can obviously tell if I'm lying or not. So there's no point of hiding. Anyway, it was settled today they all apologized but still I have to be very careful.

What I meant is that the administration could have done something and acted like they found that out through observation or family complaint, etc rather than a new employee complaint. But if you have nothing to hide, then you probably were ready for the consequences anyway, so no problem. It is good that they apologized.

[chrisrn24]

Well you did the right thing but sometimes there is still a price to pay. I'd start looking for a new job. That toxic environment is going to drive you crazy, and make you doubt your skills.[/quote']

Exactly.

[puccafied]

A nurse's work habit or routine is a big factor in maintaining a safe patient care culture so i definitely think you did the right thing by reporting a colleague who not only had bad work habits but who also showcased and "taught" those bad habits to her preceptee. However if the situation continues to be tense between you and her old friends who also happen to be your co-workers, it would be better to move on rather then allow them to question you, your skill and your decision making abilities, because you did do the right thing.

[classicdame, MSN, EdD]

you did the right thing. If your manager or HR cannot protect you from bullying then get out of there

[Novo]

Why didn't you just tell your preceptor first before you went and escalated it? Congrats on burning multiple bridges and making unnecessary enemies, btw no one likes a snitch.

[carolinasweetheart88]

Why didn't you just tell your preceptor first before you went and escalated it? Congrats on burning multiple bridges and making unnecessary enemies btw no one likes a snitch.[/quote']

Wow...I'm pretty sure being a snitch or "burning bridges" don't matter when patients lives and well being are at risk.

[hope3456, ASN, RN]

There are alot of questionable practices that go on in LTCs. Often the managers prefer to look the other way because there are no easy fixes. Or they are very expensive - such as improving staffing or upgrading to EHR systems. If you quit and go to another LTC it might be better but probably not. At least it would be a fresh start.

[carolinasweetheart88]

There are alot of questionable practices that go on in LTCs. Often the managers prefer to look the other way because there are no easy fixes. Or they are very expensive - such as improving staffing or upgrading to EHR systems. If you quit and go to another LTC it might be better but probably not. At least it would be a fresh start.

You are so right about this

[Isabel-ANP-BC]

No, people don't like a snitch, but then again, snitching would not have been required if the nurse had behaved professionally and taken care of the residents appropriately...

So, the right answer was to report it. The facility has an obligation to help prevent retaliation.