NocturneNrse

Has anyone ever had an ethical struggle that has caused them to leave a job? I just started this new job. The place is in a lot of trouble due to a recent state survey. I had to "redirect" a nurse as to an illegal activity with documentation that s...

Hi Everyone.. I just want to get a feel for what I should expect in an orientation for a new job. I'm not a new nurse, been one for 6 years, but have been out of the patient bedside nursing for two years due to a medical issue. I just got "canned" ...

Yeah , I got a bad strain and herniation L3-L4 from lifting a pt back into her bed with proper body mechanics. Was out of work for six months fighting work comp insurance company because they denied my claim. Had to use FMLA which I'd expended and re...

HouTx - I'm starting to see it that way now. Had to get over that "lump in my throat" day.. now I'm mad and wouldn't give them the time of day with per diem hours there.

Well, I didn't expect this.. but I was "LET GO" aka "The position offered has been rescinded". Here is my gripe - I did not receive a structured orientation, especially on their computer system (which I'd never used). I was placed with two other sta...

Hello everyone.. Ms. Sensitivity here again. After a couple yrs out of nursing due to health issue.. I'm back orienting in a new place (same type of position) but am feeling (and hearing snickers behind my back isn't helping) SO DUMB! This computer s...

Thank you so much!!! You really made my night with your comforting camaraderie!

I've felt it since nursing school too... however, there are parts of it that I LOVE.. damn the parts I hate. I understand your feelings.

caliotter3 - I've considered it, but I don't think I will be happy there. I'm not financially strapped (yet). I do have another job with fluctuation hours (unfortunately) so I can hang on for a bit. I really wanted to try daytime hours., but am th...

Unfortunately this is in LTC.. so there are not many other preceptors available but the two I trained with. I did explain that I wanted to come in and dedicate two or so hours to only computer training, but that was not even considered. I was on sp...

I did take extra effort to thank one of them for her patience, and I understood how frustrating training can be. That didn't help.. today I got "canned" so to speak.

Well, I didn't expect this.. but I was "LET GO" aka "The position offered has been rescinded". Here is my gripe - I did not receive a structured orientation, especially on their computer system (which I'd never used). I was placed with two other st...

Thank you all for your support, advice, and perspective. I'm trying to learn not to be so sensitive, and to see the whole picture without assuming things. It's starting to stick. I really appreciate all of your words!! THANK YOU!!!

Thanks CrunchRN.. I'm re-inflating my balls now. ;-)

I supervise and work a floor in LTC. A patient of mine has cancer, and due to the location of his cancer, his blood glucose levels were "trending" down. We have orders to report BG below 70 to the MD. I mentioned that I would be reporting this to t...

Just spent an hr in an interview w/the interview'ees telling me WHY I don't want this job. Everything I said - this one woman rebutted w/a negative response as to how that may not "work" for me.. or this won't be a good "fit".. What the hell was th...

Thanks everyone! I am feeling a bit better.. I should have taken the hint about the vibe of the organization the moment I sat down in the waiting rm and listened to the receptionist complaining to her coworker about this and that and everything else...

I'm finding that the once believed sweet DON, has been trying to split people.. Myself and my CNA's included. How should I handle this? I have found out that she lied about something one of my CNA's had said to her and wanted to ADNS to "address" t...

Thank you Stargazer.. you're right. I'm going to talk to her to clear it up.

I didn't mean to upset anyone by writing borderline personality.. I apologize. I understand how that can be upsetting.. truly I am sorry. I guess I was just using one of the "characteristics" of the disorder to make a point.. I do feel she does try...

Thank you caliotter3.. I think that's a good idea. I do want to clear this up.

Yes. This is the first time something has happened like this.

Well... I discovered today, that the DON had asked the ADNS to speak to me regarding one of my shifts CNA's telling the DON that I had not been giving her (The CNA) updated patient information ie. ambulation status changes of patients so this CNA can...

OMG.. I ALWAYS do.. and I oftentimes tell them they have great veins! LOL...

I've heard of the pre blood culture holding of the apap.. but are there other instances when you would not give tylenol? Would you only give tylenol for a low grade fever IF the patient felt the fever uncomfortable? Thanks all.. = )