New nurse.. Just want to quit everything..

Concerto_in_C, BSN, RN · May 3, 2017

Lower your expectations of your peers and employer. When your expectations are low, you will be like me. Every day will be a good day.

annmariern · May 4, 2017

Get out. 120:1 unheard of to me. But that is no way normal. Get out now.

PCORRAL · May 4, 2017

Look somewhere else !

caliotter3 · May 4, 2017

I'd be a crybaby too if I was doing the work of 5 people. This is not a job. It's indentured servitude. The only way they could make it worse would be to require you to live on site and be paid only room and board. Don't think they haven't thought of it. Happiness is that dump in the rear view mirror.

I once worked at a "family" facility where there was a little guest house on the premises. Yes, you guessed it. One of the nurses lived there with her husband who did the maintenance for the little ship of horrors. When the administrator and DON beat some of the lower totem-pole staff out the door, you can guess something is wrong.

Like others have said, find a new employer.

lumbarpain, ADN, RN · May 17, 2017

Get out now while you still can!!!! I hated my job soon after I started to work as a nurse, it didn't take long ........you come out of nursing school with all this positive energy and great ideas and whammo, they slam you right upside the head...they take advantage of you...they harp on you to get things done NOW..when you are juggling other projects....

....the medical profession slams you down.....yes...too much work indeed.....its unbearable of what I have gone through for many years... many.injuries from lifting residents that repeatedly refuse to comprehend your instructions. AND WHERE ARE the family members? OH..they disappear..but then after months of not seeing their loved one cooped up in the nursing home..they come in on one sunny afternnon for about 4 minutes...and complain and argue with you and take out all their frustrations on why that wasn't done, and how come this and that is like that.....its UNNERVING......

...MOST PEOPLE NEED ONE ON ONE SURVEILLANCE in nursing homes..ITS IMPOSSIBLE TO Watch all these demented patients...they do as they please!!! Staffing is low...sometimes to the point of 3 aides to over 60 residents..and my place is adding ON MORE ROOMS TO OUR UNIT!!!!!! WHERE DOES THIS END!!!!!...I don't feel like I am a nurse..I am an information desk, a maid, referree to break up fights amongst patients and staff., scheduling person when someone calls out...clean up woman for all the empty bags and cups of soda near the nursing station, housekeeper....yes...cleaning up whatevet it is on the floor of the patients room cause housekeeping is non existant in my facility....

.......yes..my staff..complain and argue to the point I feel like telling them all to SHUT THE F UP. because they crowd around the nursing station to tell it all about their home lives......I am there to work..its not a social meetup group......

...but I hold my tongue most times...its completely out of control my place...and don't lecture me on me telling the management cause they aint worth the time to talk to., I have a arrogant loud mouth Nurse manager too...who should've been canned a long time ago for the way he speaks to the nurses........

..they ignore your complaints habitually.....you also are a.......scheduling person....dietary aide, receptionist...personal family problem handler....psychiatrist, ..and the good humor man all rolled in one....we can throw in maintenance man too while we are at it.

I stayed with this job cause my whole life was upheaved 4 years ago....long story and a very upsetting one for me...surprised I am still alive..but...I am seeking another job now....I would love to quit nursing....altogether.....somehow in my heart..I see that certain patients who are alone and need me really bother me that I am thinking of leaving..but they will fill my place with some other sap for a short time until he or she gets their fill..

....but I have to think of myself now..cause if I don't..I wont be able to function in another job down the line. I have been a long term care nurse for over 20 years, I have serious back, shoulder and knee problems now...

........I hate it to the core of my very being, .....I don't discourage anyone from going into this profession if YOU THINK YOU CAN make a definite positive mark on it...but...to me.....its only made me a walking Zombie who can hardly walk right now due to injuries.....My time is up. Good luck to you all who have the fortitude and strength to do this job...its terribly hard.

Steffy44 · May 17, 2017

RUN AWAY. I wouldn't want that responsibility as an RN. When something goes wrong, and it will, you will be held accountable. Your license will be impacted. Run away and report these unsafe practices to the state.

JKL33 · May 17, 2017

You are certainly being taken advantage of for others' financial gain and also suffering physically, mentally, and emotionally from this abusive situation. Those things individually are all excellent reasons to make your exit.

However, the reason to leave **NOW** (as soon as humanly possible) is, IMO, because it is a matter of time before this situation leads to a disaster with every ability to produce legal and/or licensing ramifications for you personally. You've read all the replies...be comforted, reassured and empowered. Don't make the mistake of being "one day too late" in your decision to leave.

And, as mentioned, report this evil entity.

I think I could safely say your peers here are pulling for you. Please report back when you can.

Karafair · May 17, 2017

I would say, RUN from this facility as fast as you can!!! Way too high of patient ratio for safe care, even if they are stable. I have worked in long term care and the ratios have been 1:16, and later 1:26. At that second ratio I ran for the hills!!! Too much stress!! I have worked in health care for the last 26 years, with the last ten as a RN. There are other jobs available for LPNs. The current hospital I work for has team nursing which includes LPNs. Good luck! Don't give up on the profession just because of one bad facility.

NurseMai · May 17, 2017

For a moment there, I thought I was reading about myself. I was also a LVN working in a dementia assisted living and went through everything you're going through (from the patient load to the being on call 24/7 to not wanting to let my director down.) I understand your situation all too well. It was very stressful and frustrating, but most of all terrifying. I was halfway through RN school when I decided to put myself and my future as priority. I quit my LVN job because I had worked so hard in RN school and did not want to risk losing my license before graduation. As a person who has been in your shoes, I recommend you to walk away. Quitting that job was the best thing I ever did. It allowed me to focus 100% on school. I am now an RN and haven't looked back once.

dla1618 · May 17, 2017

Delete this please. Duplicate post.

dla1618 · May 17, 2017

This not normal, you are not a crybaby...they are taking advantage of you. Quit that job, report them, and find another. There are lots out there.

tlukman · May 17, 2017

With your experience 2.5 years as a nurse. You should apply to Hospital Jobs. I am sorry that you have to through this rough time. You can write a letter to Nursing Board in your state if you want to. Otherwise, Hospital Jobs is more pay and better benefits. Good Luck!