JMune

Yeah it’s ok. I just find it sad that people feel free to insult and scream at others who are there to help. It’s the culture we’ve come to accept and I hate that it’s become the norm.

Reading this literally made me want to cry. I’ve worked in many jobs in different states while supporting my husband’s career and I worked at one place like this. I felt physically sick going in to work and it took a severe toll on my physical health. I agree with the above advice to take FMLA and consult a lawyer to end the contract. No matter what, you need to leave. No job is worth your well-being, and even if it’s a set back you will be able to overcome it. I work in Florida as well, and loved my job in rehab until new management came in. There are so many other places that will be a better fit, but don’t do long term care. Pt to nurse ratio is ridiculous. I’m also well aware of what it’s like living with PTSD as my daughter has it. Good for you for graduating, but you deserve better, and it’s out there.

I’ve been really struggling lately at work. Not only is the management absent and non responsive, but as a new charge nurse I was called into a room to an irate patient who attacked me professionally and personally (my appearance). My crime? Other than existing? Trying to explain why they were on contact isolation. The CNA had gowned up and added a mask, but the patient didn’t blame her, she blamed me. I just had to walk away and get the supervisor. To top it off, while the supervisor tried to talk her down from going AMA, she said the only way she’d stay was if I apologized. Umm, no!