Leaving NYP

I was offered a position outside of NYP, at another big name healthcare setting in NYC. I feel unhappy and unsupported by directors and management. Any other nurse feel the same? I'm going to leave regardless I just want to hear some personal opinions. How can we put patients first if we aren't practicing safe nursing care?

What is it that makes you feel unhappy and unsupported by management? What kind of safety issues are you facing that makes you want to leave? Have you taken any steps to make changes to any policies or speak with your union if any? I do hope you find what you are looking for in your new organization and congrats on landing a new position.

Though sometimes the grass isn't much greener on the other side so I would try to find out from someone on the inside at the other place where you were hired to see if they are also facing those same issues.

" How can we put patients first if we aren't practicing safe nursing care?"

I don't think that's a problem endemic only to NYP. Ratios and patient safety are a major problem at every hospital in NYC right now.

It's funny you say that. I was saying the exact same thing the other day to my co-workers. As a new nurse with no prior experience I have been getting 7-8 patients. I hate all the documentation that is required which I know is very important, but it is taking me away from being with my patients. Sometimes two or three of those patients require close observation, are in restraints or require complete care.

I will always love being a nurse, but I hate the circumstances I am in. I always wonder if the fancy prestigious hospitals in NY are any different and if it is worth looking into to transfer. You just made me feel better. It is a NYC problem.

I will be following this thread to see what others have to say.

I've been wanting to get into NYP system on a med-surg floor but after reading this I'm second guessing now. I have five years experience with Med/Surg and Telemetry.I'm used to the 7-8 patients. I would think a prestigious hospital like NYP cornell or columbia, they would take care of their nurses. I guess not? I like Med-Surg/Telemetry and I don't mind taking 7 patients once in a while but if its an everyday thing, then maybe I should look somewhere else. I need a break.

How are the nursing assistants in NYP? Do they do vital signs? Do they chart? How many usually on the unit per shift?

It's funny because I work at the ER of a not terribly well regarded hospital in NYC, and lots of the nurses I work with have come from these big name fancy hospitals to my dinky little one and they tell me it's pretty much same %&, different day. At least get paid well if you're gonna be in it.

Sorry, but I forgot to mention I don't work at NYP. I work at a very busy hospital in NYC though and the 7-8 patients has been an every day thing for me. I wouldn't mind it once in a while, but it is stressful every single day.