Came home from work yesterday in tears, which happens often lately. Could not sleep at night, worried about everything that happened at work. Had family members yelling and threatening me, was pulled into manager's office to explain things that were twisted out of context, feel totally unappreciated and unsupported. Had to question myself - why am I doing it? Most patients take everything for granted, nothing is ever enough for their families, manager is there only to reprimand and never to praise. We are working short all the time. For the first time in my life I am on anti-anxiety medications, and I've never ever felt so miserable and trapped as I feel now.
I've had enough with nursing. I am submitting my resignation today and will be looking for a job that won't be ruining my life. Sorry to sound so negative, but for me it's time to move on.
Addendum: Does anyone think the aforementioned working conditions are related to the 'presupposed' nursing shortage in any way, shape, or form? I'm seeing a common thread here: Most nurses want stability, and would remain at the same job for many years if only the working conditions were improved and the stressors alleviated.
However, many nurses are being mistreated, verbally abused, reprimanded for doing all they possibly can, dealing with demanding patient loads, and the result seems to be nothing short of crispy bacon burnout.
I agree- sometimes I swear I can smell that old hickory smoked aroma coming from everywhere!
Nurses want good working conditions and fair compensation- that's all. Two simple things.
Employers being unwilling to provide these things = pseudo nursing shortage.
I'm sorry you feel like this...sending you a hug :icon_hug:....no matter what you decide to do, I hope you're happy.
Just can't do it anymore.
Came home from work yesterday in tears, which happens often lately. Could not sleep at night, worried about everything that happened at work. Had family members yelling and threatening me, was pulled into manager's office to explain things that were twisted out of context, feel totally unappreciated and unsupported. Had to question myself - why am I doing it? Most patients take everything for granted, nothing is ever enough for their families, manager is there only to reprimand and never to praise. We are working short all the time. For the first time in my life I am on anti-anxiety medications, and I've never ever felt so miserable and trapped as I feel now.
I've had enough with nursing. I am submitting my resignation today and will be looking for a job that won't be ruining my life. Sorry to sound so negative, but for me it's time to move on.
We are working short all the time. For the first time in my life I am on anti-anxiety medications, and I've never ever felt so miserable and trapped as I feel now.
I've had enough with nursing. I am submitting my resignation today and will be looking for a job that won't be ruining my life. Sorry to sound so negative, but for me it's time to move on.
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It take a strong person to make a big change like this. I'm sorry you have to go through this, and I also hope you find a job you love where people appreciate you. Best of luck on the job hunt.
Hey sorry to hear about the issues your having. Sounds like you need to try a different area of nursing. I have very similar problems two years ago when i was a bedside nurse on a ridiculously busy surgical ward. I was constantly in trouble for not catering to the whims of rude patients and their families and for showing some gumption and sticking up for myself.
I went into theatre and while it is not a perfect environment i don't have to deal with all that crap anymore.
A family member approached the nurses station last weekend and yelled, "Go to the soda machine and get me something to drink!" He also hollered, "Get me some coffee and an extra chair!"
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Repulsive that a man would act like that. Even more disgusting is the attitude facilities have that the customer, even an absolute pig, is always right.
Specializes in Med/Surge, Psych, LTC, Home Health.
I am totally right there with you. My job is great when our census is low or on rare nights when I have six or even more patients who are all pretty easy. The rest of the time though, it's too many patients with too many meds who are too dang sick. The bad nights way more than cancel out the good ones.
My predicament right now... is not that I hate what I'm doing; far from it. It's that my time management skills are so horrid that I'm giving meds WAY late, staying way late in the mornings... and plus I am so dang slammed-busy all of the time that I don't have enough time to chart!!!!! Therefore my charting the last couple of nights has been beyond pitiful. I'm worried about getting fired.
It's downright disheartening when your good intentions and hard work are dismissed. I would suggest just taking a break for a while. Look around at what else you might want to do. Don't make any hasty decisions. It may be that it truly is time to get out. It may be you need a change of scenery after a good long vacation....Only you will know for sure
Came home from work yesterday in tears, which happens often lately. Could not sleep at night, worried about everything that happened at work. Had family members yelling and threatening me, was pulled into manager's office to explain things that were twisted out of context, feel totally unappreciated and unsupported. Had to question myself - why am I doing it? Most patients take everything for granted, nothing is ever enough for their families, manager is there only to reprimand and never to praise. We are working short all the time. For the first time in my life I am on anti-anxiety medications, and I've never ever felt so miserable and trapped as I feel now.
I've had enough with nursing. I am submitting my resignation today and will be looking for a job that won't be ruining my life. Sorry to sound so negative, but for me it's time to move on.
nursing is a service as well as a ministry. Yes, you may not get any glory from it but god can. If you think bout every day you probably making a difference in at least one of your patients life. by you being there you are increasing the chance of the patien getting well. Just think if you was not there how chance of them getting well on there own without your assistance. Sometimes fleshly we can be selfish, and unappreciative, but deep down inside we know that it is vital to have assistance in getting well by the nurses when needed.
I wish you the best. Nursing is a very demanding profession. We earn every dollar we make. Best of luck to whatever you can find to make your life more positive. I am still looking myself. Get away from Miserable people and job conditions. Sounds like you are turning a corner.
Specializes in Vents, Telemetry, Home Care, Home infusion.
Most new grads go through a period like this during first 1-2 years in nursing. Prior to just throwing in the towel and quiting a facility, I recommend contacting Employee Assistance Program.
Sometimes having an outsider to vent to, receive stress reductions tips/suggestions. ways to defuse demanding families helps. They often provide free counseling sessions (ours has 3 free sessions, then reduced rates with local therapists)....all free and confidential provided by outside organization.
Management does want to keep good employees---we all need a little help at some point in our lives.
Valerie Salva, BSN, RN
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I agree- sometimes I swear I can smell that old hickory smoked aroma coming from everywhere!
Nurses want good working conditions and fair compensation- that's all. Two simple things.
Employers being unwilling to provide these things = pseudo nursing shortage.