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1. Dysfunctional Unit?

   VAC replied to VAC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Thanks, everyone. I am still experiencing stress induced mental fog, and I have an even greater fear of starting over. I know I am not ready to start over yet. We can afford another month or so...

2. Dysfunctional Unit?

   VAC replied to VAC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   This is old, but I wanted to share the update. Manager went out on leave in Sept. Now resigned on disability. Director resigned, neither replaced, 2 of the 3 immediate coworkers are vying for the...

3. Dysfunctional Unit?

   VAC replied to VAC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Kooky, i didn't ask the manager how she would effect an attitude adjustment because I was fighting tears at the time, and did not believe I could contribute anything positive. The Barker DOES bark...

4. Dysfunctional Unit?

   VAC replied to VAC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Cali, yours is a good back up plan.

5. Dysfunctional Unit?

   VAC replied to VAC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Folks, I am going to try your plan. It will be a challenge,but what is there to

6. Dysfunctional Unit?

   VAC replied to VAC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Yes,

7. Dysfunctional Unit?

   VAC posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   I've had problems with one fellow RN in my unit which I posted about in the past. I started by confronting her, speaking to the manager...meetings were held, I started a paper trail about her...

8. Patients family in the medical field

   VAC replied to dreamer30's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   Like any patient, I try to meet them where they're at (educationally if possible), answer questions and provide explanations. I'm much more terrified if a family member is in the LEGAL profession, to...

9. I'm ready to start a paper trail.

   VAC replied to VAC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

   So earlier this week I showed my manager my email before I sent it. I also detailed other incidents tha occurred while she was away. Before I started talking to her, out of the blue(?) she told me she...

10. I'm ready to start a paper trail.

    VAC replied to VAC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Her way is the only right way, she is worse when I have the last patient, but 2 RNs have to stay until the last patient leaves. She says my problem is that I think I'm right, and I don't listen to...

11. I'm ready to start a paper trail.

    VAC replied to VAC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    Yes. Her duties do not include telling us how to do our patient care, however, though she and one other RN orient new staff. Those 3 have worked there 16+

12. I'm ready to start a paper trail.

    VAC replied to VAC's topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    It's a PACU in a small hospital. I am one of 5 RN's in the unit including the manager. She has no authority to reprimand anyone, but she does take a charge role with one other RN when the manager is...

13. I'm ready to start a paper trail.

    VAC posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is long and could be considered a rant. I will start by saying that I am not a new nurse and I have several years experience in my specialty. I feel like I am being bullied by a co-worker for...

14. Might loose another job...I'm suicidal

    VAC replied to VAC's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Just an update.. I didn't want to leave anyone hanging. I'm still out here. I was sent to the ER by a mental health provider on Monday. It was not a very therapeutic environment, however, I am stable....

15. Might loose another job...I'm suicidal

    VAC replied to VAC's topic in Health, Stress Management

    Finally got through to suicide prevention's chat. Had to wait 40 minutes. I am safe and calm now, if just for tonight. Thank you for