Omnihell drove me to tears today.

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Specializes in LTC, Med/Surg, Peds, ICU, Tele.

Our hospital implemented the Omnicell system a month or two ago. Since that time there have been nothing but glitches. We are a small hospital and I think there are 3 computer guys. Meanwhile, our hospital is in a managerial crisis, the staff is in an uproar, on the verge of a no confidence vote, extreme paranoia and resentment towards upper management, nurse managers are all interim staff, continuity and stablity are non-existant, no where to turn.

The other day I floated to Med/Surg, once again I could not find my patient on the local list of the Omnicell, and the patient appeared to be discharged on the global list. The head computer guy has been in the hospital for a long time in a larger city, another computer guy just quit to pursue other career options. I'm living a real life, repetative nursing nightmare, patient and pro-active daughter are waiting for pain relief, 1 step process turned into agonizing, frustrating, I hate our healthcare system and where it's going epiphany.

I wrote an email to Quality Assurence, CC to dreaded CNO and head of pharmacy, got response, applied to a clinic job (not that it will be any better), paranoia, resentment, frustration. Finally today (day off) broke down and sobbed at how crappy and inefficient our healthcare system is, how much I hate it, I need another beer it's hot outside.

Thanks for listening, I wish I didn't have to run an obstacle course to deliver timely care to my patients in their hour of need.

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Specializes in Cardiac.

Do we work at the same hospital??? Lol. I understand your frustration completely. Good for you for getting a new job! I hope it all works out...

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Specializes in LTC, Med/Surg, Peds, ICU, Tele.

I didn't get a new job, I applied for a per diem one at a clinic.

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Specializes in Cardiac.

Oops, sorry.

I've got getting a new job on my mind...

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Specializes in LTC, Med/Surg, Peds, ICU, Tele.

I'm on my second beer.

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Thanks for listening, I wish I didn't have to run an obstacle course to deliver timely care to my patients in their hour of need.

Aw :(

*hugs*

Hospital administrations and PR combined with the Evil Press-Ganey have convinced the patients to expect immediate response to any and every demand--- yet at the same time, we are asked to jump through an increasing number of hoops just to deliver the most basic of care. No wonder patients and nurses are so frustrated.

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Been there done that and feel so bad for you! The grass isn't greener anywhere else. Every job in healthcare is horrible - you just have to decide what baloney you can put up with. Take care of yourself first. I spent too many years being supernurse and found out that in the end - losing yourself isn't worth it. When you find yourself dreading going to your job - look for other options. It may be you need to readjust how you think about your job and how you respond to the issues there. Or it may be that no matter what YOU do, the same old crap comes back around and it's time you found a new employer. Don't let them send you home from work every day so upset. They aren't worth it. Take time for yourself NOW! Evaluate what you can and cannot tolerate in your job. Make a list of your personal and professional goals and desires. Decide if your current job is going to be able to help you meet your professional needs as well as your personal needs and desires. If not - say goodbye. Find someplace that you can tolerate, even if you can't LIKE OR LOVE it. Even if the job isn't the greatest, if it will let you get more out of your life (money, time for family/personal pursuits, etc.) then take that job. And don't forget that you are a PERSON not just a nurse. You deserve to be happy just as much as the patients you care for. And no matter how much we want to solve problems we cannot fix everything and have to retreat to a better strategic position to keep our sanity. And that is NOT a failure as a nurse. You have to take care of yourself if you expect to be able to care for someone else!

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Specializes in Cardiac.
I'm on my second beer.

Hopefully it's something good, like a Mexican Lager or a Hefeweizen...

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Specializes in LTC, Med/Surg, Peds, ICU, Tele.

I'm going to have a third beer and watch the latest NetFlix with my kids.

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Specializes in IM/Critical Care/Cardiology.

Your life is not totally defined as a nurse, and I agree with ya'll Take care of you. Well said statement about the supernurse thing. Have another one on me! Hope u feel better now.

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Is there a cure for stress yet? That is the number one problem with nursing, just too darn much of it!

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RN1989, you are my new hero.

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