New vs. "Seasoned" nurses

dld, ASN, RN · May 8, 2008

I think you should tell the manager your concerns. If something does happen, then she will know where you stand. Generally, PM shift is so busy that most nurses are not going to have time to be checking up on you. I do know what you mean though, and chances are the manager does too.

Lexxie, LPN · May 8, 2008

Why aren't you orientating on 3-11 shift, if that's what you'll be working? Actually training with them will give them a chance to get to know you and vice versa.

showbizrn · May 8, 2008

it's a shame nursemixon, that you're being slowly devoured by nurses who eat their young.

that's right.

i said it

hate to regret it

it's sad

when some vets

make us look bad.

:up: stay strong

you keep hangin' on

before too much is said

those older nurses

will soon be dead. :cry:

(including me. :bow:

you'll see. )

i'm just not one

to eat our young---

i prefer ice cream. :smokin:

that's right.

i said it. :lol2:

:redbeathe showbizrn

from the heart.

(obviously, not a bleeding heart)

:chuckle

Pinkster · May 8, 2008

it's a shame nursemixon, that you're being slowly devoured by nurses who eat their young.
that's right.
i said it
hate to regret it
it's sad
when some vets
make us look bad.
stay strong
you keep hangin' on
before too much is said
those older nurses
will soon be dead.

(including me.
you'll see. )
i'm just not one
to eat our young---
i prefer ice cream.
that's right.
i said it.
:redbeathe showbizrn
from the heart.
(obviously, not a bleeding heart)
:chuckle

that made me giggle.

but you have to remember, nurses are people too....

and not all people are nice xd

Virgo_RN, BSN, RN · May 8, 2008

Are you leaving a lot of things undone for the next shift? They could be annoyed because they feel like they have to "clean up" after you. Yes, they should be patient, understanding that you are new, but there could be a preexisting undercurrent of tension between the shifts. When you go to that shift, you may see things a bit differently. I know that there are a few nurses on the previous shift that I absolutely hate following, because I am always cleaning up their mess. I would like to think that if I knew the person was new, I would give them the benefit of the doubt that they will get better over time. Unless, of course, the nurse precepting them happens to be one of those that I hate to follow. Then I might be a bit concerned that they are teaching their bad habits to a newbie.

pagandeva2000, LPN · May 8, 2008

My hospital generally tells their new grads or new hires what shift they are going to be assigned to, but routinely orients everyone on the day shift. Their feeling is that this is when it is the busiest, more resources available and get to be exposed to most of the employees and managers working there.

I tend to believe that this behavior is more of eating the young or new hires. They see a new face and they want to attack. If you are leaving many things undone, then, it may be either being overwhelmed, time management or being trained improperly by your preceptor. I'd try and nicely ask what their issues are, and would discuss with your manager your side as well as their response and ask for input. It could be that they don't know you, a good many things. But, try to iron it out with the manager and the 3-11 nurses, since these will be the people you are working with. If it doesn't work out, then, maybe consider another place to work. Good luck!