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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
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.
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(including me.
you'll see.
)
i'm just not one
to eat our young---
i prefer ice cream.
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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
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.
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!
NurseMixon
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I have only been a nurse for about 1 month. I was hired to work 3-11, but while on my probation/training period, I am working 7-3. All of the nurses on the 3-11 shift are older nurses (bet none of them are under the age of 55, no disrespect to older nurses lol). They all are very rude to me. Is this a common thing for a new nurse to encounter? I am afraid to say anything to my unit manager, but I am afraid to go to that shift when I need to because I can't stand to work with people like that. The people on the 7-3 shift are awesome! They have such patience with me and help me out so much, but the other shifts find one mistake I make and it seems like they want to crucify me! Any advice?