Innocent2021

I think some companies don't care where you live. What you have to find out is if they will train you online, or if you will need to be onsite. I just started doing this work, and the beginning was a disaster, they were not ready to train me, but started me onboard anyway. What I am seeing is there is more work than can be done in one shift, and I am reluctant to work over, because that situation only gets worse. If you can work uninterrupted and get some good solid training, I think its a great job.

I hope you found another position. Being a nurse does not mean that you are to be disrespected. Respect yourself and leave. I would file a complaint.

Have your letter ready and just tell her. You are doing the right thing for yourself. Nurses always feel guilty when they do something for themselves. Don't look back. I wish you great peace and confidence in your new position.

I agree. Go over the heads of those involved, all the way up until someone listens to you. You did not sign up for suicide. You cannot properly care for patients without the appropriate PPE. Whoever suspended these nurses should be exposed and embarrassed by this outrageous behavior.

You told the story here...you were treated terribly. I hope your assignments will be fair in days to come. Keep everything written down. Memory fades. You should keep a record. In addition, you certainly should complain to the powers that be. I am sorry to say, I am not terribly surprised. People are often disappointing, sometimes surprising in their kindness. Since you know how it feels, I pray you will be the one who surprises others by her kindness.

You need to follow your intuition. We can't be judging each other for leaving, whether young or old. Everyone must do what they feel. Don't put your family at risk if you are very fearful of this. You should be supported by nursing, no matter what your choice. Blessings

Really, because they are more at risk? Evidently they don't work at my hospital, we ALL take the covid patients. The older nurses are more experienced.

Brilliant idea. you can leave it propped up at the window and go about your business in the room.

I don't think you have to give a reason. If you do, you are a kind and generous person, anyway. You will find another job. Protect yourself.

Beautifully written, and I think you speak for many of us. Everyone has to take care of him and herself, because ADMIN is not going to do it for us. I took care of a woman recently who was admitted with flu. Her lungs sounded like concrete. No air exchange. Febrile. She was not tested for Covid because she did not "fit criteria". She's dead. 52 years old. I was suspicious, and did wear a yellow mask while taking care of her, but others did not. Since then, I have my own N-95 hidden away for emergencies, because I may not be issued one by the hospital.

I am horrified that you are being asked to do the tests without an N-95. Please don't.

Yes, you will find it best to keep your true feelings sometimes to yourself. Some of us have our thoughts written all over our faces, so it may be challenging. You don't owe co-workers a thing, except politeness, and ability to perform as a team. Personal info? No. Let them speculate. People find enough to talk about without adding additional fuel. Long ago, I heard a nurse tell another co-worker, "Sorry, I don't discuss that." It stuck with me.

I am sorry this happened to you, but its a good lesson. You never tell anyone your wage, and keep a lot of your personal life just that. Nursing is quite competitive. You will make some wonderful friends in the career. Just remember that the people you work with are not particularly friends, they are "people you work with." Be friendly, be polite, but don't feel the obligation to answer every question people ask you. It is really none of their business. Some people have a very clever way of coming across innocently, prodding for your personal information. Their only goal is to spread your business, because it makes them feel important. Be proud of your BSN, and know that you are worth every single cent and more that you are being paid. You sound like a very kind and trusting person. Don't stoop to their level, and I would not even confront the nurse. You can just look at her and she will KNOW that you know. You don't need her approval. I wish you many blessings!

Yes, I would try to stick it out, keep the money. I have no doubt its hard, that's why turnover is so quick. I hope you have peace about whatever decision you make. Once you decide, stick to it, no going back.

I can relate. I hated my first nursing job. We actually had cna's at that time and a couple of orderlies! They put me in charge right out of nursing school, 30 beds and I had to keep up with the cnas as well. I would cry every day at 3, at shift change. I hated day shift. Now I work 12 hour shifts, only at night in ICU. It is difficult, but the great nights make you remember why you do it. The bad nights make you want to quit,and stress you out. The friends you make are precious. I love having such a wide variety of co-workers from all different kinds of backgrounds and cultures. I wish you all the best.

I would say look for something else. It is all about the money, but the money won't be for you. Hospitals that offer large sign on bonuses do so because its a last ditch effort. I know from experience.

This is illegal and you have rights. Go to risk management, fill out a report asap . I have never heard of such abuse!

You have to manage your nights. Have everything ready ahead of time, and do lie down before working the first night. Even a two hour break with feet elevated will help. Take healthy food to work: nuts, cheese, fruit, and bottles of water will serve you well. No junk. Whole wheat bread with turkey. You'd be surprised how much you will appreciate a fresh green salad in the middle of the night. Pack your toothbrush and toothpaste, it will energize you to brush after your meal. Keep notes on your patients. You can't remember everything, and it will be helpful when you give report. When you get home after your shift, its okay to take about an hour to settle into bed after your shower. Have your room cool and dark. Blackout curtains can even be found at discount stores now, and you will need them. Get an old fashioned wind up alarm clock. No need to worry about power outages, and they are loud as can be. Don't try to do much during the hours before your next shift. You need to conserve your energy to be awake all night. I bring tiny vials of peppermint oil and eucalyptus oil to work. A little sniff of them at two a.m. helps energize me, and clears my mind. You will find your own little tricks for night shift. I wish you all the best. You can truly concentrate on your patient at night.

I would not hand over my personal notes. Period. Your employer may try to hang you out to dry...

The worst part of my job is how I feel trying to sleep in the daytime. I have been working night shift for many years. it has never been easy, but it is so hard now that I am older. I still love my work, love helping people recover.

Yes it did happen to me, the daughter of a woman who was dying proceeded to call me a *****, l oudly when I asked that the family (about 20 people) come back in twos. I later ended up not only letting several spend the night in the room (not our policy) but I was also the appointed servant to bring drinks, snacks, etc. for the night. I proceeded to do my best to save the patient, which did happen. She died a full two weeks later. I wish my delivery had been better, and had I not been so intense, I would not have made an enemy of the daughter. She later complained about me to admin. I learned from it. Not everyone accepts death with grace.

Kudos to you for bringing up a topic so many are interested in. I wouldn't be insulted by such an ad. Along with the saving of lives, we do tote heavy bags of linens every shift, carry meal trays at all hours, hunt for presentable snacks and meals and do all the necessary housekeeping of the patient room, not to mention the patient's body. It takes a love of service, and I don't blame the ad-placer for wanting nursing students to apply.

I totally agree...the more you look at a problem, the bigger it gets!

I am happy for your choice! I think the agency 's patients are really going to lose a good one. Best of luck!