Please don't say "I told you so"

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Specializes in LTC, Home Health.

I went to work, for the first time last night, at the LTC facility from Hell. I know everyone said I would burn out. I don't think I will be there long enough for that to happen. The nurse with me last night was administering insulins long before they were ordered (hours), doing glucometers hours before he was supposed to (hours), naked people running through the hallways and nobody stopping them, the list can go on. I was sickened and when I mentioned my concerns to the nurse he said things like "I haven't lost anyone yet" and "no one has ever said anything to me". I called my friend (a fellow nurse) this morning and she advised me not to go back and look for something else. I did get a call back today from another place I applied at and they will be setting up an interview next week. I feel like I should have handed them my license at the door when I came in. My question is should I keep working there until I find something else (for the money) or let them know I will not be returning after last night. Honestly I am scared. :idea:

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I would call the recruiter or whoever you need to, explain how your first shift went, and tell them that you will not be back because you refuse to risk your license. Apologize for not giving them the required notice but tell him/her that you will not allow your license to be placed at risk for even that.

Then find out how to report the LTC to the state as well as APS.

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just curious - what time was he giving the insulins?

what time was he checking the glucometers?

why were patients running naked in the hall? - where were they going?

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Specializes in LTC, Home Health.

Checking BS and giving insulins more then 2 hours before time ordered. Residents were in halls, naked looking for people to help dress them. PCAs were helping residents wash with doors open. There were a lot of things in addition to all of this but I always worry about giving too much info.

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Specializes in LTC, home health, critical care, pulmonary nursing.

It's so hard to want to make a difference, and realize that in certain situations, you just can't the way you want to. Your compassion is evident. I wish you well.

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Specializes in A myriad of specialties.
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I would call the recruiter or whoever you need to, explain how your first shift went, and tell them that you will not be back because you refuse to risk your license. Apologize for not giving them the required notice but tell him/her that you will not allow your license to be placed at risk for even that.

Then find out how to report the LTC to the state as well as APS.

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Geri, Ortho, Telemetry, Psych.

First of all, this isn't burnout, so don't be afraid of that. Second, don't go back; and call the state. If it is as bad as you say, state should know about it; if it was just some kind of a weirdo shift and the occurences were unusual for the place, state will see that too. But they need to be aware of it either way. I wouldn't go back though. I hope the patients are okay.:o

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Specializes in Med/Surge, Private Duty Peds.

Remember why you worked so hard for your licenses, call the HR department and let them know why you will not be returning. Also call the state and fill them in, Pt's should not be treated like this.

No it is not burn-out , afraid of losing you licenses yes!!

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Specializes in EC, IMU, LTAC.

This isn't burnout, it's shock and dread. Good luck.

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Specializes in Geriatric/LTC, Rehab, Home Hhealth.
Remember why you worked so hard for your licenses, call the HR department and let them know why you will not be returning. Also call the state and fill them in, Pt's should not be treated like this.

No it is not burn-out , afraid of losing you licenses yes!!

:yeahthat:

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Specializes in LTC, Home Health.

I just called the DON to let her know I would not be returning. She asked if it was just that I didn't like it. I told her there were things there that were things there that concerned me and I could not see myself working there. Her response was "okay, thank you". She never asked what concerned me or anything. Not really the response I was expecting.

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Specializes in floor to ICU.

sounds like they have been thru this before and are prepared to get another warm body in to fill your position. Shame on them :nono:

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