I can't take it anymore!

[shortsuzy87]

Hello, I'm a new nurse. Graduated from MU in July 2009 and have been working on a standard neuroscience floor since August. I think I'm going to quit this morning without notice. I know it's a crappy thing to do, but many times I have six heavy patients and I can't keep up. Last time I got to work I found out I had two code status level 3's (aka really acute people), my guys NG tube was pulled out and he needed restraints, and I was getting an ER. This was all before getting out of report. Its been like this many nights. I work nights and can't sleep during the day. My bosses hand out diciplinary warnings like it's candy and don't even follow their own diciplinary process. When I approached them about it they told me they made mistakes, but the warning will stay in my file! I tried to call HR about it and left two messages with no response. I'm only part time and they know I've been looking for another job. It's gotten to the point where I physically, mentally, and emotionally can't take it. There are many times at work where I feel like I'm goint to cry and puke. I'm going to get an ulcer at 24! I'm probably going to take my chances and just do it. I guess I mostly needed to vent. Luckily I can survive a couple months jobless and I have a place to go if for some reason I can't find anything by then.

[shortsuzy87]

Thanks everyone!

Cinquefoil, yah it really is kinda like a fairy tale! My Mom says I worked hard and I deserve it, and I did, but part of it is luck. Working hard doesn't get you great coworkers! :)