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  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. Dysfunctional Unit?

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

    Cali, yours is a good back up plan.

  6. 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

  7. Dysfunctional Unit?

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

    Yes,

  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 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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+

  13. 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...

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

    VAC posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I lost my job of 4 years in April. I believe the reasons were personal. I had over 3 1/2 years of good evals. (I'm a nurse almost 20 years) It took me 4 months to find a new job. Now on my 3 month...

  15. 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....

  16. 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

  17. How not to appear frustrated or overwhelmed

    VAC posted a topic in Health, Stress Management

    I need help fast. I had my 90 day eval in a new job. Almost everything was excellent. Then I was told that I need to work on not appearing frustrated or overwhelmed. My probation was extended by 2...

  18. Joint Commission had me for lunch.

    VAC posted a topic in Patient, Colleague Relations

    This is a vent. I got cornered by a surveyor yesterday. Patient was 98, post op ortho, lost a liter of blood in the OR, got transfused but needed a dose of a pressor after he dumped his pressure upon...

  19. Joint Commission had me for lunch.

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

    I approached the big boss to ask about the JC's report. All she said was that the complaint they were investigating was unsubstantiated. Smh

  20. Question about hiring in your area

    VAC replied to Porter4's topic in General Nursing

    I'm not a new grad, but I sat in my new hospital nursing orientation a couple weeks ago. Three of us 6 new hires were new grads. One was going to psych, one to an oncology floor, and the third to the...

  21. Questions for Potential Co-workers

    VAC replied to Lola Lou's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Ask if the work load is

  22. Eighteen years later... I'm starting over again

    VAC posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I've been an RN for 18 years in med surg, ICU, and PACU during what I thought was a successful career. Minimal write-ups until recently. My last job lasted 4 years, 3.5 with good evals. I resigned to...

  23. Eighteen years later... I'm starting over again

    VAC replied to VAC's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    I didn't change specialties, just

  24. Eighteen years later... I'm starting over again

    VAC replied to VAC's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    After 4 months out of work, I got my first job offer and took it. I am better than halfway through orientation and things are going well. The recruiter for this job (unlike the others I'd interviewed...

  25. Recovery room green=emerald green?

    VAC posted a topic in Scrubs, Uniforms, Gear

    One of my choices of scrub colors for a new job (yay!) is emerald green. When I looked online, this shade seemed to be a very close match to my own 'recovery room green' scrubs. Is this a close enough...