I had just had it with my job!!!(long)

[OklaLPN]

Well, Monday afternoon, I just had it with my job. I did something I have never done before. I quit without notice. I am an LPN and was a PCA supervisor. Besides all of the daily stuff with the PCA's, I do evaluations, skill check offs, interviews, checking references, new hires and orientations. Would make home visits with case managers for any complaints, etc. Took care of all copies of any licenses, car insurance, driver's licenses and PPD's and any other HR work. Also, had to schedule monthly inservices and training for staff. Since I work for a HH agency, I would drive all over the place with lots of mileage on my car. Then once a month before skill checks, would have to make surprise visits, then go back the next day for the check off. Then Monday, I was told I would have additional duties of scheduling and training of all the PCA's. Also, would be taking call for an additional week and the week that I took call, would be working that weekend for at least 12hrs doing SN visits, plus doing my regular duties.

I know that I should have given two week notice, but, I just couldn't take it anymore...

[Valerie Salva, BSN, RN]

That is soooo typical of nursing managment. You tell them you can't do the work of three people, they tell you there is something wrong with your time managment skills. I hate them, I hate their guts.

Me flippin' too.

[jessiern, BSN, RN]

Quiting without notice is definitly something I wouldn't make a habit of doing. Can make finding a replacement job difficult, and leaves employers along without coworkers and patients in a bad situation.

I did that one time (as a waitress, not nurse), and I was happy to get a new job. Got plenty of doors shut in my face after that. Good luck, and hope it turns out okay.

[DeLana_RN, BSN, RN]

Yes, the look on my manager's face was priceless:D. She said she just didn't understand why my time management skills were not up to par. I told her that weren't 25 hours in a day...

Ughhh... poor time management - the standard excuse

Good for you for quitting, she didn't deserve any notice!

I'm sure you will find something much better (haha, when will they finally understand what nursing shortage means?!)

DeLana

[Miami NightNurse]

Well one thing Jessie is right about is it will get doors slammed in your face. Just don't put that job on your job application or resume.

[sissiesmama, ASN, RN]

Well, Monday afternoon, I just had it with my job. I did something I have never done before. I quit without notice. I am an LPN and was a PCA supervisor. Besides all of the daily stuff with the PCA's, I do evaluations, skill check offs, interviews, checking references, new hires and orientations. Would make home visits with case managers for any complaints, etc. Took care of all copies of any licenses, car insurance, driver's licenses and PPD's and any other HR work. Also, had to schedule monthly inservices and training for staff. Since I work for a HH agency, I would drive all over the place with lots of mileage on my car. Then once a month before skill checks, would have to make surprise visits, then go back the next day for the check off. Then Monday, I was told I would have additional duties of scheduling and training of all the PCA's. Also, would be taking call for an additional week and the week that I took call, would be working that weekend for at least 12hrs doing SN visits, plus doing my regular duties.

Hey! You go girl!! Sometimes you just cant stand the torture they usually impose on you for your notice. I've only done it once, but it was the best thing I ever did!! Good luck!

Anne, RNC:yeah:

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[YellowFinchFan]

Well, Monday afternoon, I just had it with my job. I did something I have never done before. I quit without notice. I am an LPN and was a PCA supervisor. Besides all of the daily stuff with the PCA's, I do evaluations, skill check offs, interviews, checking references, new hires and orientations. Would make home visits with case managers for any complaints, etc. Took care of all copies of any licenses, car insurance, driver's licenses and PPD's and any other HR work. Also, had to schedule monthly inservices and training for staff. Since I work for a HH agency, I would drive all over the place with lots of mileage on my car. Then once a month before skill checks, would have to make surprise visits, then go back the next day for the check off. Then Monday, I was told I would have additional duties of scheduling and training of all the PCA's. Also, would be taking call for an additional week and the week that I took call, would be working that weekend for at least 12hrs doing SN visits, plus doing my regular duties.

I know that I should have given two week notice, but, I just couldn't take it anymore...

What an abusive place to work!

I'm dusting off the resume myself - I'm planning my escape - but I may have to step up the plans if what they propose (threaten) becomes reality and actually I know quite a few nurses looking right for new jobs now from my unit.

Healthcare can really be abusive - I've never seen anything like it (I worked in business prior to this 2nd career)

Regular people have NO IDEA how bad it is for healthcare workers.

Good Luck to you!!!!!

[YellowFinchFan]

Sounds as though you did something that had to be done!! I wish just once that management would get down in the trenches with us and show us personally how to time manage the way it ought to be done. + keep smiling. + ask (as we are told to) "Is there anything else you need? I have the time!!" :bowingpur

They couldn't handle it and they KNOW IT. It's surreal - they constantly ADD more on to the job - but if something goes wrong they are looking at all your documentation to see if you covered everything. My patient care/documentation comes FIRST - their extra tasks and "pilot program" crap comes last....

sometimes I can't get to it because I'm already 1 hr 1/2 overtime trying to catch up on all the admissions/problems etc....if they say anyting to me I tell them I am doing what they tell me to do all the time PRIORITIZE.

some nurse I know (she's been there a loooooooong time) is so intimidated that she 'clocks out' then goes back to finish her work. I told her not to do that - I wont work for FREE and she shouldn't either.

It's sad

[catlynLPN]

Take this job and shove it! I ain't working here no more!

Good for you, girl! LPNs have feelings, too, and get tired just like them managers!

[SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN]

How badly nurses are treated never ceases to astonish me. We are treated like incompetent, lazy, stupid children and then told that we're bad managers of our workloads. I just read a thread where management removed chairs so that nurses couldn't sit around and slack which is, of course, what we're doing if we're seated.

Gee. WHy is there a nursing shortage?

[Bugaloo]

When I did HH, and was attempting to explain to my supervisors that it was difficult to see 8-10 patients a day, drive 200 miles daily, and do about 4 hours of paperwork in a supposedly 8 hour day, they blamed it on my time management skills. Huh??? Whatever.

I have always given a 2 weeks notice, even when I did not want to. That being said...there are times when I feel like a 2 week notice is not necessary. Times such as:

• It is a dangerous work environment.
  
• It is an abusive work environment.
  
• You are being harassed on a daily basis (it happens).
  
• You have the opportunity for a great new job, but you must start right away.

I have known nurses who have been bullied and harassed for their remaining 2 weeks. I have also known nurses who have turned in their resignation, only to be told, "No, you need to leave immediately", and have been escorted out.

If you are truly miserable, get out and get out NOW, and don't look back. Some administrations think nothing of abusing the staff they have, then getting angry when their staff resigns. They can make 2 weeks feel like an eternity. Nursing jobs are a dime a dozen. Good nurses are needed everywhere. If they don't want you, someone else would be happy to have you. :)

[Valerie Salva, BSN, RN]

They couldn't handle it and they KNOW IT. It's surreal - they constantly ADD more on to the job - but if something goes wrong they are looking at all your documentation to see if you covered everything. My patient care/documentation comes FIRST - their extra tasks and "pilot program" crap comes last....

sometimes I can't get to it because I'm already 1 hr 1/2 overtime trying to catch up on all the admissions/problems etc....if they say anyting to me I tell them I am doing what they tell me to do all the time PRIORITIZE.

some nurse I know (she's been there a loooooooong time) is so intimidated that she 'clocks out' then goes back to finish her work. I told her not to do that - I wont work for FREE and she shouldn't either.

It's sad

I hate it when nurses and others do that! They are just contributing to the problem! Where I'm working now, some staff regularly come in on their days off and work on paperwork for free.

Not me!

[OklaLPN]

Once again...thanks to all of you for your support. Please understand, that I didn't make this decision "on the spur of the moment". This decision had been in the making for about two months. I had two resignation letters in my purse...one with two weeks notice and the other was to resign immediately. But, the minute I walked in the door, the office manager (not a nurse), started on the other nurses and me about the on call schedule for the next rotation. I knew then, that if I gave two weeks notice, my life would be a living hell.

I will see about putting this job on my next application. Per our policy, only dates of employment can be given. I know...this was my job when employers called regarding previous employees. If anything else was reuqested by the employer, it was a strict NO NO! I will fight this place to the end regarding this, if I find out otherwise.

I had a heavy heart last night, but, all of you have lifted me up. I know there are too many other places that need a great LPN to work for them.