DrNalepa

I was speeding home from the grocery and did not want my ice cream to melt and IBS to hit in. I was pulled over and when the officer asked for the registration papers I opened the box and pulled out the paper. Handed it to him. After a short while he came back and gave me a warning to slow down and go on home. i Found out later I had handed him the work sheet from the Chevrolet garage. I bet he got a kick out of that one and I was totally unaware of what I had done.

Depends on where you live, what type nursing you do and the level. All are factors. As a school teacher beginning my first year I made $300 a month. Teachers make good money, right? Don't let comments like this upset you. Many professionals are underpaid, but if you like it just smile and say if you only knew. It is none of their business in the first place, and if you like your career just smile and let them think what they want. Teachers work their butts off too. I would take my homework and test papers home, pop a cake in the oven to decorate (second job), then cool and decorate, then start the cookies, all the time grading papers, making lesson plans, preparing work for the next week. Some jobs are thankless. Nursing is not. Please do not be discouraged. If you are good and appreciated for what you do, let dummies think what they may.

Don't know your state, but having been around hospital practically all my life (not as a nurse, but a patient and/or observer) I can attest to you the best doctors (from neurosurgery, internists, and nurses) I have observed at Lafayette General Hospital in Louisiana. Never thought I would be there, but when my brother had a brain tumor he was passed to three hospitals. The neurosurgeon finished surgery and came to talk to us at 3:30 in the morning. We had 2 neurosurgeons we spoke with, or rather they spoke with us, internist and nurses. Of 30+ years being around this type system I can say this is the best hospital I've been in as far as knowledgeable doctors and nurses. They were also all polite and positive. From NY to FL to CA I would say if you want a good position and a good hospital to work for go to Lafayette, LA. I, in my entire life that is left of it, could not commend these people enough. Excellent.

Some people catch on quicker than others. Some never catch on. Rather than being derogatory toward them help them learn.

Pray would be my first answer. You do have a busy schedule where nursing is one calling and God is the other. If it continues to be a problem for you talk to the scheduler and see if you can at least be off those hours that are important to you. If the bishop said you did not need to be there all the time, then I would explain to the youth your dilemma and go from there. Life is too short to have heart burn over conflicts that you are making harder on yourself, when you have been given an answer. Tell the youth there may be long periods you may not be there due to your job, but your heart will be with them as they go about their learning.

Sounds good to me.

I don't think you gave yourself enough time to adjust to nursing. Yes, money is good, but so is a good work environment where you like your coworkers. See how long they will keep your work active. Give yourself a break and be a good nurse. If FNS is what you really want or need it will come, maybe later than you thought, but why strap yourself down with bills and be unhappy? Traveling nurses make great pay and is a good way to see the United States. My niece got her degree (BSN) and was never put into a place where she could get the experience she needed. She decided before she had children to go where she could make more money and help people. On the way she got the experience she needed, the money she wanted, and saw a great part of the US. When she decided to become a nurse anesthetist she joined the Army Reserve, they paid her way and she served out her 5 years and has done very well. That may be something you may want to look into. The branches of service could help you, and who knows you may find you like it after 5 years and 15 more and you can retire still young and then have a career outside the service. My friend went to Air Force Naval Academy. Graduated. The AF sent him to medical school. Counted as his service. They then sent him to become an Oncologists. He retired at the age of 38 a Colonel and after than moved to Wyoming where there is lot of sun and set up practice. He met a cardiac nurse while in service and they married. Not to bad. Something to think about for your pocketbook).

Again, I would say talk to the supervisor and tell of the situation. If it is one of their doctors and they love the man then you may be out of luck. Being myself and comfortable in skin, I would tell the nurses, secretaries, etc. to act their age and don't let their spouses or significant other find out about their actions. That may end it. (for you or their actions). Some people seek attention, and if it is from a doctor, he/she being the "boss" they may feel empowered because he/she pays attention to them. Sometimes you have to just overlook situations that make you uncomfortable and do the best job you can. Listen, relearn your skills and move on.

I think the first thing that should be done is talk with the supervisor(s). If that does not work contact the President or CEO of the company and explain to them what is going on, why they cannot keep good RN's and if the action continues it may just hit the news. People in high places do not want their names smeared, but I do believe if you take no action against bullying of LPN's or other RN's nothing will be done. If your supervisor is not aware of the situation nothing can change. If that doesn't help, then seek employment elsewhere. I have not read one positive thing about rehab/LTC, but it doesn't sound like a good work environment seeing comments made.

I am a retired Professor that taught AP I & II for over 15 years. If you need help contact me at [email protected]. Pass this around to all that may need tutoring. I may be going back to work to teach those subjects to nursing students only. Be glad to help. I can walk you through it because I care!