WriterRN

Thankyou for your advice! Especially about my picture and name. It's something I never even considered!

Since I started my current job we've had 3 managers. The first two were terrible. We were so exited to get the 3rd one. She seemed invested and interested in helping us improve our department. For the first 4 months or so, she was fabulous. Then things started going down hill. Our department has suffered with the last two managers and needs a major overhaul. It would be difficult for an experienced manager, but this 3rd one is new. She's only getting worse and now most of the nursing staff hate her. I think she still has potential, but needs help, and a kick in the pants. But, I know a lot of her focus is on climbing the ladder and looking good to get the next job she wants. Is it worth it to try to help her? And how would I help her without seeming like I'm helping her?

I agree with JKL33. Professionalism is something you need to remember while working. It is hard not to think of your coworkers as friends. You go through some crazy stuff together and often they are the only ones in your life that understand what being a nurse means. One thing that will help is to have nursing friends you don't work with, so keep those good nursing friends you've made at LTC. Keep going out with them. That way, you'll have a group of friends who will understand and it will make it a little easier to remain professional in your new job. (Not to say don't make friends with your new coworkers.)

I'm hoping I'm posting to the right forum. Today I switch the focus of my nursing role from pre/recovery to pre-admission testing (PATs). Our small hospital has not had a specific person conducting PATs. This will be new to both me and my department. If any of you conduct PATs, what do you think this role should look like? What should it encompass? Anything I should or shouldn't include or do? Any advice would be helpful.! Thanks, Juliana