job with respect

Tweety, BSN, RN · Oct 22, 2008

You're kidding right? OMG ROTFL........

Sorry, just a little light hearted joke. Magnet certified facilities (and a lot of people think Magnet is a joke) tend to be a little better in that part of the requirements is that nursing has some self-governence there.

Good luck in finding something that fits. No place is every going to be perfect. I've been at my facility for 16 years. I've always felt supported by middle management more than upper management and I've found some semblence of peace.

Trauma Columnist · Oct 22, 2008

Agree with Tweety- most jobs (and nursing is a second career for me) are what you make of them. If you respect others, most often they will respect you. Good luck.

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Oct 22, 2008

You've gotta give respect in order to get it. If your coworkers, colleagues, and management tend to view you as a respectable person, you'll be a person who has a job with plenty of respect. Good luck to you!

icedtea · Oct 22, 2008

Thanks for the answers

I do think that some companies are better than others and the company philosophy does matter.

mama_d, BSN, RN · Oct 22, 2008

It took me 4 long years to find a job where I truly fit in. I still don't feel supported by management, but I wouldn't trade 95% of my coworkers for anyone else. We have a true team environment and our shift thrives, even when it's bad. We have each other's backs and support each other; if we have a near code situation, noone has to ask for help, it's freely offered, such as passing meds and running strips for each other. Everyone checks on everyone else before they leave at the end of shift to make sure noone is too far behind, and willingly and gladly stay for a few extra minutes to help if needed. We're also management's worst nightmare, unafraid to confront them (in a respectful manner) regarding their unrealistic expectations and safety issues.

It may take a while to find the place that is the right fit for you, but it will eventually happen. Be a leader, be respectful, be willing to help and to impart your knowledge and experience, and even if you're in what seems like a bad place you may be able to be an agent for change.

icedtea · Oct 23, 2008

so where are you?

mama_d, BSN, RN · Oct 23, 2008

If you're asking me, I'm at a county hospital in the St. Louis area. Sometimes I can't stand the politics, but you can probably tell that I love my coworkers, they're worth their weight in gold.