Been there,done that replied to BSNRN_'s topic in General Nursing
Refer your managers' questions to your preceptor. They were training you when the patient passed. Did you ask your preceptor if the manager is also questioning her? It sounds like there may be special circumstances.
This is your first patient...
Been there,done that replied to happymama's topic in General Nursing
CNA knows you are a new nurse. He is attempting to prevent you from asking him for help in the future. Best way to handle it is.. be firm and repeat your request. " The beds can wait. I need to make room for this OR patient now."
Been there,done that replied to Nurse4lifewithparrots's topic in General Nursing
JKL said it all. But I must chime in! You have a new manager that wants to exert her authority (bully is a good word too).Don't get into any issue with her. You are already on her radar. I have seen managers like this get nurses out the door. Might b...
Been there,done that replied to CWS RN's topic in General Nursing
There is no longer any time to care. The idea is.. get them in and get them out. That is where the money is. I know the nurses appreciate having a wound care specialist. I always did. Have you considered agency wound care? Otherwise dog grooming coul...
Been there,done that replied to Wolfmoon_'s topic in General Nursing
Putting you on a PIP is ridiculous. Too bad management couldn't put the attending on a PIP. The patient needed to be on comfort measures only. Fiddling with BP and pain RX is ridiculous, The man was dying.