I think I care too much

[Succubus]

Ive been an LPN for 1.5 years and believe me when I say I was on cloud 9 after I graduated school. So fast forward to 2013 and what Ive noticed is that there isn't any "care" in this industry. I am tired of making enemies because I choose to do whats right. I am tired of feeling like an outcast at work when I report things that arent supposed to be. Sunday I damn near got assaulted by a CNA because I intervened when she felt the need to take a patients tray and hand it to another patient. I kid you not this is the 7th job that Ive had since Ive been a nurse!!! I dont know what to do! I am tired of feeling like doing the right thing is the "wrong" thing to do. I am tired of CNAs over stepping boundaries, I am tried off management turning blind eyes. I am JUST TIRED. I honestly dont know how much more of this I can take before I say screw it and find another field!!!Can someone please tell me where I can find employment where the staff actually cares? Pleaseeeee

At wits end...

[KRSLPN, LPN]

I can understand your feelings of being "at wit's end", BUT, I have to say, being employed as an LPN for 1.5 years and you are at your 7th job, DEFINITELY raises a red flag for me.

As another person already stated, maybe it is something you are doing or saying, without even realizing it that is causing you some issues with everyone from the admin all the way down to the CNAs.

Think about some past situations and replay the scene in your head. Try dialing back on comments to others and you may just find that things are not as horrific as you believe they are.

I type this reply with the hopes it is taken to heart and not as pure criticism.

[SuzieVN]

I feel like Im in hell everytime I go to work. I feel like I need some hazardous pay for just showing up. Always under fire

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[SuzieVN]

I can understand your feelings of being "at wit's end", BUT, I have to say, being employed as an LPN for 1.5 years and you are at your 7th job, DEFINITELY raises a red flag for me.

As another person already stated, maybe it is something you are doing or saying, without even realizing it that is causing you some issues with everyone from the admin all the way down to the CNAs.

Think about some past situations and replay the scene in your head. Try dialing back on comments to others and you may just find that things are not as horrific as you believe they are.

I type this reply with the hopes it is taken to heart and not as pure criticism.

I say good for her- if you can keep moving onward, why would you not? The jobs she reports are hellholes.

[lstk8888]

I've been an LPN for twenty years. When I was a new nurse I used to get very upset when people didn't do what then were supposed to be doing. As I got more experience I realized you need to pick your battles and you have to lead by example. And I'm still working on that one. Sometimes it works and sometimes no matter how I talk to someone it doesn't go well.

The nurses I've worked with that have had the best rapport with their staff are calm and treat their staff with the same compassion they treat their residents. Most people want to do a good job and you need to let your responses come from that perception. But when you are very concerned all the time about what people are doing, you can come off as self centered and with a low opinion of your coworkers. I would ask you to watch how you come across to other people. Treat them how you would want to be treated. Even the ones you think are awful and have no hope for.

I have to say I'm glad to see new nurses concerned with doing a good job. The nursing home I'm at has some new nurses and I'm seeing some bad habits developing. I think caring is good. You just have to find a way to lead with compassion and not anxiety.

[hmiller621]

I was in your shoes for awhile working in an SNF. I absolutely hated it. I was stressed out everyday, went home crying on a regular basis and strongly questioned my career choice. I didn't think I wanted to be a nurse anymore. I decided to try one more field before giving up. I just started in hospice a couple of weeks ago. I have my own patient load and do routine visits, to homes, assisted livings and SNF's. I love it! You deal with one pt at a time and really have the opportunity to care for them and make them comfortable. you are able to really connect with your pts and their families. Hospice may not be for everyone as I know its really difficult emotionally. But before you give up on nursing, find a field where you have more time with your pts. a company where the philosophy is pt first, and I promise you that you will love nursing. but you won't find that in a nursing home or a hospital.