proficiency

[Beatlefan, BSN]

I am a VA nurse, going on 12 years. When I was new, nurses reached nurse 2 status with longevity. If you worked there long enough, were able to function as a charge nurse, you eventually became a nurse 2. Now, we have to pick QI projects and improve the floors and units we work on and write our proficiencies based on these projects in order to become a nurse 2.

In my last proficiency, I focused on my abilities related to my experience. I did not write for nurse 2 and I did not do a QI project. I am planning on spending the remainder of my career working the floor, functioning as charge nurse and nothing extra. I am fine with that. My manager's paragraph about me included her stating that I have always had a very busy personal life, and that is why I did not do a QI project. Am I wrong to see this as unprofessional and irrelevant? I have worked at the VA for 12 years, but do not really know federal labor guidelines or even VA policy. Any input would be appreciated.

[AceOfHearts<3]

I don't work at the VA, but I find it very inappropriate. Sounds like your manager is sour that you didn't do it and that's probably because it makes her look better. Your personal life is none of their darn business if you come in and do your job appropriately and fufill all assigned duties/requirements (and it sounds like you do). I'd be looking into how to get that removed from your eval. Good luck!