ElseeRN

update>>>>>>>>>>>>>> i got the position at the big hospital in the icu!! i'm so excited! i am also thrilled that i've successfully and professionally got away from all the drama in my previous position. from what i've heard about that place... i got out at the best time ever! people are quitting left and right, because of a small (insignificant) group of people, who think they are all the staff the place apparently needs. (if you're not mean hearted and hateful like them, you're out!!!) fine, i would rather have my morals in-check, than to be so horrible like them. furthermore, i did not file any formal complaints on the manager/hospital. i know that i had every right to, and would have successfully won....but, i honestly just wanted to cut my losses, leave this behind, and walk out a bigger and better person. from the bottom of my heart, i thank those who posted their kind words, wisdom, and true concern for my well-being. i wish nothing more than the best for the kind angels watching over me. with love and admiration-:redpinkhe

Just a quick update... I had a job interview last week for a dream position in a large hospital in one of the speciality ICU's...all went well...back the end of this week for my peer interview (any suggestions on how to ace this one would be appreciated), I ended up taking FMLA from my current position. Basically, my body just couldn't handle all of the stress from zero sleep and constant worry! At this point, I just wanted to get out, and I didn't care how! I am waiting on this other position in the mean-time. Will keep all of you updated as soon as I know anything. Thanks all-the war is not over, but with all of your kind and knowledgeable words...I've won this part of the battle

I appreciate every-one's opinions, helpful hints and tips, and reality checks. Every word written on here was taken into consideration. I apologize for the delay in my response, but sadly we had a death in the family right in the middle of all the "crap" (for lack of a better word) BUT, I have a meeting today with someone that I have known for a long time, and will be FAIR.... I'm not looking for favoritism, just FAIRNESS. I will let everyone know how it goes... PLEASE KEEP ME IN YOUR PRAYERS, TODAY IS MAKE-IT OR BREAK-IT. EITHER THINGS CHANGE OR I WILL. Thanks everyone, I wish you all could see my true sincere appreciation for all of your kind and helpful words.

i am a fairly new rn, of about 1 yr. my current position in the er is the first rn job i have had. i am bright and love asking/finding answers to my questions. i feel like my position enables me to learn new things on a daily basis, and i think i am quick to learn and i am sincere in my belief of treating others the way i want to be treated. so, here is my problem... my presence was requested to my manager's office recently. i have only spoken to this person 3-4 times, for no longer than 10-20 min per conversation (she started about 4 months ago). i was told that "other people" around me, that i work with- believe that i have been acting strangely? no specific "ways of acting odd" were specified. i listened intently, trying to figure out what alternate world i had stepped in to?? i have never been in trouble? anywhere? for anything?? as i continued to listen, i was asked, "is there anything you need to tell me." of course i replied with a firm and sincere, "no." and...................here's where i think it went wrong....fast...i was then asked if i had started taking any new medication? then, to beat all---i was asked "what medications do you take and why do you take them" (i don't think this is right?) i honestly replied with "no" once again. i sat there confused for a few moments, until.....the light went off in the ole' noodle. they think i'm on drugs?? do they really think that? yep! (fyi, i have not, will not ever "do drugs") being the naive 24yo that i am, i immediately without thinking said i have a medical condition (that i see my pcp for) and is being treated with medication. (i was more specific, stating what medical condition and what medication). i was then told, that the "odd behavior" apparently was "observed" in the past 3-4 months. i responded, once again without a pause (or filter for that matter); i have been taking this particular med for about 1 year now! why the sudden interest in me?? then, to my surprise.....i was told that i would have to be drug tested! are you serious!! i even snickered a little when i said "sure"!! i knew that not only would i pass with flying colors, but i would make them all look like foolish children for singling me out. i do not dislike anyone i work with, and i have felt like in the past, that the same respect was given to me----until this day, when she said "this has come from multiple people? " here is my major issue....i was suspended until the results were complete (2days) btw-they were negative (wooo, big surprise) haha furthermore, and most seriously...this is illegal right? to ask what condition and what med????? i am asking for help, because i simply do not know where to turn or what to do? i do not like to make waves, and i certainly do not deserve to be humiliated and treated like a criminal because, people enjoy being mean and causing conflict. i am hurt beyond hurt. i feel like i was singled out because of a medical condition, and was even told that "management was unsure if i had enough training, or knew how to properly do my job!" but why is this just now an issue? i just don't want to go back please, i know that i have rambled out of sheer anger and profound embarrassment-and many of this may not make sense---i am willing to answer any question you may have, so that i may receive some/any help on how to deal with this issue. i sincerely appreciate you reading this, and keeping a innocent stranger in your prayers :)