lpn on verge of being fired d/t rca

[msimpson1975]

ok so i had a review from supervisor and it was excellent, She said i was her strongest lpn, A++++, now to give you back ground, when i was hired i came onto a maternity line, the rca(registered care aid) i worked with was not happy to have her friend lpn being replaced by me. so i didnt feel welcome to start. I have heard nothing but good things from the other rca's i work with, however this rca told my supervisor that i was lazy, (always been a hard worker) loud and abrupt with dementia pt's and that i have a bad bed side manner, (wow im so nice im afraid to give them diabetes). i was also warned by other staff when i started that i needed to watch my back because she is always trying to get people in trouble. My supervisor could not believe where this was coming from, she knows im a good worker, i couldnt say anything because i was in shock, they extended my probation 1 more month, i could be fired because this rca doesnt like me, also lazy is a very hateful word. i have a meeting again with general manager and supervisor on may 10th to discuss again, im embarrassed and heart broken that i could lose the job i love all because of a few words this rca said(she has been there 6 years, and is a good rca) What do i do during my meeting, do i mention that it could be a personality clash or just nod and say yes to anything, im afraid i will never be able to please this rca no matter what.

[windmill182]

Personally, I would bring up the personality clash in the nicest way possible, using "I" language, when possible. Then say that you don't believe you have those qualities, but if so, you would like to be able to work on them. Then could you ask for specific instances where you were lazy or loud to see if she actually gave exact examples of your behavior?

I hate work drama, but I would hate to see anything bad happen to you if you are telling the truth. This sure is a tough one. If you just smile and nod, who is to say the RCA wont quit with the accusations down the line? Have you thought about pulling the RCA to the side in a very nice way, and just asking her about any issues she may have?

Please keep us updated. I wish you the best.

[gentlegiver, ASN, LPN, RN]

I had a CNA who decided she didn't like me. She reported me yelling & swearing at patients, threatening them, treating them like children. I was so angry I could spit nails. Well my other CNA's asked why I was in a bad mood (very unusual for me) so I told them, I had planned on quitting so I didn't care who knew. The DON returned the next day and found strongly worded letters from every CNA and Nurse I worked with stating that I did none of the things I was charged with. They also wrote on the letters that if the DON chose to fire me for these horrible charges, they would ALL quit! The DON tore the charges up! Perhaps your staff who like you can step in and let the DON know this RTA is making things up and you are innocent of all charges she placed against you.

[aiyah_d]

Ok first things first you go to work to preform a job not to make lifelong friends. If you have never had a patient complaint I'd let your performance review speak for itself. I would ask for specific examples of what this aide is referring to. I find it a little hard to believe that an employer would take the opinion of one person and place you on probation without valid reasoning, if this is the case I'd evaluate weather or not I still want to work there. Yes sometimes personalities do clash I'd simply state that you do not feel she is making these claims in good faith and that despite this issue you can still work alongside her in a

Professional courteous manner. I wish you all the best just remember to remain calm and try to get your point across in an effective manner. Allow your work to speak for itself I'm sure in the end it will all work out for the best

[caliotter3]

It is a sad thing when the employer listens to the lowest rung of the ladder instead of supporting their first line supervisors. That puts you in a lose, lose situation. I would seek work elsewhere. If you "win" this battle, it will only be an ulcer aggravating job in the future, always wondering what this person will be concocting for your job demise. Look for an employer that supports their nurses.

[CarnesRN]

@ caliotter3....Dont go there i see that you have obviously never been a cna. it goes bother ways one is not more important than the other. ALL NURSING STAFF WEATHER IT BE RN, LPN, OR CNA are all important and should not be labeled " lowest rung of the ladder"