nurse leaders/charge bull

CherryRN · Dec 14, 2003

How do I deal with this in the meantime?

I'm just so sick of the favoritism. Why is nursing like this?

Cherry

jnette, ASN, EMT-I · Dec 14, 2003

Originally posted by CherryRN

I just found out that my unit will be hiring two nurse leaders. No one knew the positions were posted.

why?

Because my NM handpicked her two "pets" to take the position. It's SICKENING.

I'm so angry. I hate the politics of nursing.

I'm looking for a new job.

Cherry

Sorry CherryRN.

Things do suk sometimes, don't they? I don't guess it's a whole lot different in other areas of employment, though, when it comes to this kind of nonsense... I think this is one that's pretty much universal. Not that it's RIGHT... by any means.

I wish there were some way for nurses and their hard work, their honest efforts, their time, energy, and sacrifices to be acknowleged and appreciated... by our OWN... instead of always feeling like... well... someone's always looking to get ya. Kinda like that...

Good luck in your search. There ARE good NMs out there. Few and far between, but I consider myself extremely fortunate for having one. Hope you find a happier place. :)

Audreyfay · Dec 14, 2003

Wow! This is a tough one. I know I'd be looking for another job pronto. At the exit interview, I'd be sure to mention something. I've always tried hard to not burn bridges. But, sometimes I, unfortunately, have. Good luck!

tmiller027 · Dec 14, 2003

Originally posted by CherryRN
How do I deal with this in the meantime?

I'm just so sick of the favoritism. Why is nursing like this?

Cherry

I would say get a thicker skin LOL...sorry just kidding, carry-over from an argument on another board.

Seriously, this is a bunch of crap, but I think the others are right, this goes on all over the place. In the job I'm in now, there are a select chosen few who seem to get whatever they want while the rest of us could walk on water and not get anywhere. Just not much you can do but keep plugging away until you find your opening and run with it. I hope this helps :)

Tim

oldiebutgoodie, RN · Dec 14, 2003

Well, I have just "retired" from the computer business, and unfortunately, this kind of thing goes on all the time. It's not just nursing, it's the nature of organizations.

Even if it had been posted, the NM would probably have picked her 2 pets. So my question is, do they have something that the others don't have? Some sort of certification, or experience? Are they complainers or agree-ers? Managers mostly pick people who they think are on their side and will give them the least amount of trouble.

Anyway, good luck. I hope it works out for you.

Oldie but goodie

tmiller027 · Dec 14, 2003

Originally posted by oldiebutgoodie
Well, I have just "retired" from the computer business, and unfortunately, this kind of thing goes on all the time. It's not just nursing, it's the nature of organizations.

Even if it had been posted, the NM would probably have picked her 2 pets. So my question is, do they have something that the others don't have? Some sort of certification, or experience? Are they complainers or agree-ers? Managers mostly pick people who they think are on their side and will give them the least amount of trouble.

Anyway, good luck. I hope it works out for you.

Oldie but goodie

Good point, on my police department, when a job is posted, several people will put in for the job, but one person will have been "told" to put in for it by the administration. They do a whole interview and testing process, but guess who always gets picked? lol

oldiebutgoodie, RN · Dec 14, 2003

Another point regarding this--

If you can stand to do so, go up to the 2 new nurse leaders and tell them that you are behind them and look forward to working with them.

If you plan on staying, that will make your life a lot easier. If you look unhappy, they will know and put you on their sh*t list.

It hurts, but it works.

Oldie but goodie

barefootlady, ADN, RN · Dec 15, 2003

yes, cherry, this goes on everywhere. oldie is right, keep a smile on your face and congratulate the "pets". it will make your life easier. do not discuss your plan to leave with anyone until you have a firm offer. do not dwell on this circumstance during the exit interview. administration does not care if the process was done in the right way, they don't want any flak over it, so don't get put on the s--t list . just chalk this up to a learning experience and move on. if you stay, keep any opinion about these two to yourself, it sounds like they will have plenty of spies out .

nursemaa · Dec 15, 2003

Most managers pick those who are positive, "can-do" kind of people for leadership positions. It wouldn't make sense to pick someone whose goals and beliefs are very different from yours, or someone who wasn't supportive of you. I'm not sure what these 2 are like, but being supportive of the manager, or agreeing with his/her goals does not necessarily mean you are "up his/her butt". Just my opinion. But maybe there is something about this situation that isn't clear to me.

Seniority alone does not necessarily guarantee that someone will be an effective leader. Usually the kind of attributes that are desired are a positive attitude, ability to influence others, ability to support the organization's mission and goals, and good organizational skills. What is it about these 2 that make them NOT right for the position?

I hope things work out well for you, good luck in whatever you decide to do.

zambezi, BSN, RN · Dec 15, 2003

Nursema, I totally agree with your post. Certainly, there could be more going on than is relayed in this thread, and if that is the case, I hope it works out for the OP and you find somewhere that you are happier. Organizations find people to fit their needs apparently these two fit. If you stay, I would remain positive and part of the team, you can't change anything if you are negative and too many bridges are burnt (not that you will be burning bridges:) ) If there really is an issue and these two were picked on favoritism and not because of ability/leadership qualities, hopefully that will be found out sooner than later. I hope it works out for you :)

-jt · Dec 15, 2003

we're unionized, so this does not happen to us. The manager cant just pick her pet. There is a written process that management must follow for open positions.

First the position is posted on the unit and anyone from another shift on that unit can apply to transfer into it. Then the position she vacates on the other shift is the one that is posted in house for 10 days. Anyone on any unit and any shift can apply for it. If someone applies within that time period to transfer into it, they get interviewed for qualification. If they are qualified and in good standing (no recent disciplinary actions), they have to get the job. The manager has no basis to refuse her. If more than one person in house applies, it goes to the most senior qualified. If no one applies to transfer into the open position within those 10 days, it gets advertized outside. Only then may the supervisor offer it to anyone she wants.

BTW, how can they put a temporary employee into a permanent leadership position on your unit? Did anyone ask the manager what happens to that position when that traveler who's getting it up & leaves for a new assignment?