Could someone please explain to me why a Don would not recognise a good nurse, not even acknowledge that this person exists. I have been at my facility for several years now, I have never ditched my responsibilities when I have made mistakes, never blamed anyone else or denied when a mistake happens. I have always gotten along with co-workers, will help out Cna's when needed, always teach when I can. Go in early to help, stay late to finish, when needed. I have residents who have written letters of compliment (also families) never to have been told about this by my Don. Recently, I have in the past, helped with some students from our local college, the instructor called to compliment about me, never heard a word about it till I saw the instructor. I have never even had an evaluation done. I like and respect my Don, I find the cross she carries a very large and demanding one, but we are still people, and a little recognition of some sort really does go a long way. Any advise?
HI, I have not recieved any reviews as of yet. Although, I must say, the attitude is soooooooo much better. For instance I have been told by several coworkers that mgmnt. really likes having me on the re-hab wing, even my Don has commented on how she does not have to worry when she knows I am working that hall. Our re-hab wing is very fast paced when someone goes bad, it is really bad, really quick. Perhaps my attitude has also improved, I truely do not need constant pats on the back. Having upper mgmnt. request that I be on this hall really tells me alot. This hall is a really big selling point for corporate, so I know I am appreciated there. I love working this wing and it is reflected in the pts. I have asked jokingly to my Don when she calls me into her office "are ya taking me in to be fired yet" her response is "not on your life". So, I still love my job, I love what I do and who I work with. Thank you for the reply.
I became the DON at my facility 3 yrs ago. I didn't want the job, but was the only person in the facility qualified to take it. The reason I didn't want it was b/c my staff and I were close. I was always taught that bosses cannot be friends with their employees, and I was not willing to give up my friendships. We discussed it for a week, and I finally agreed to take the position only if they agreed to help me. And they have been a great help. They are superb nurses, are great with the residents, leave me wonderful notes of encouragement, and do not hesitate to tell me when I have goofed. We laugh often. We have remained friends. I tell them they are wonderful b/c they are, and I could not do my job without them. Certainly, things at my facility are not perfect. Somedays it is so stressful that I think I can't keep this up. My sister tells me that I am too close to my staff and residents, that I am going to have to stop caring. Guess I can't do that.
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I can't believe no one has replied to this since July... I find that interesting.