MochaRN424

In MY experience it's been an issue when I've questioned something no matter how professional to "may I ask a question" bottom line they think you aren't supposed to have a voice your not supposed to be able to ask a question. Then when it came down to it...management was hiding a situation that later was in all the news. I have had nurses that have been very nice to me but then there have been a couple of nurses yes who are white...older that were not easy to work with. They made sure that I was always up for the next admission or if cancelled they made sure I would be called back in. I too conduct myself professionally and have positive things said about my patient care from patients and their families. The bottom line is unless you have experienced this type of treatment you really can't relate nor should you try to demean someone else's experience. Early in my career I was a new nurse what was written up by a white manager to the unit might I add that left soon after...written up for leaving an IV pole in a room and I had already discussed with the nurse that was coming on who stated it was fine she would take it out. No one else was written up for something so trivial but I was. And yes I am a woman of color.

My hospital insists that bedside report be done at the bedside and we as nurses are asked not to say certain things when visitors are in the room. You may not blurt out some information but if it's that sensitive then either visitors should be asked to step out or not be done at that time. I can't understand how someone can keep an HIV status from someone I think it's deceptive and the other party should be given the opportunity to have the information so they can make a choice to get involved or not. If she wanted to keep that information private why was the boyfriend allowed in the room with her? Perhaps it happened for a reason.

I too would appreciate suggestions as nothing has worked for me in trying to work from home. Seems like companies say AAS is OK but yet no opportunity or consideration is being given. I want to continue to help people but away from the demands of hospital nursing.

I was a nurse for 1 year and 10 months before I was out for 5 years which was not planned. I applied for positions and had it not been for a wonderful Nurse Manager to give me the opportunity I would not be where I am today. Granted I have been in this position for 10 years and I now wish to move from bedside nursing. It is based on the individual if you can learn or relearn what is the issue? People act as if things don't come back to you or a person is incompetent without even giving them the opportunity. When I leave the bedside I don't believe I would want to return. I've had enough at this point but that's me ?. A person can learn if they have drive and are willing to do so. People often judge without having the facts choosing to be negative over seeing the positive.

Not sure about a suspension being involved but I would reach out to your board of nursing and ask them. When I was out of work for 5 years I kept my license up because I was concerned to put it on hold. Contact the state board and let them advise you. I am sure you worked hard for your license do your best not to loose it. Best of luck to you.

Hello, I've been trying to obtain a remote position but even with having my resume forwarded to a manager still no luck. I have an associates degree and I know if others who too have an associates degree that have obtained positions. Any suggestions on what you did to finally get the opportunity? Appreciate you thank you for responding.

Hello, personally when a company acts like that it truly shows a lack of compassion. I agree if you're sick and not one to call out then why give grief behind it? I would start looking elsewhere as they seem to not want to hire adequate staff so that the manager doesn't have to fill in so much. Your expected to take care of others but not yourself or family.

I have been a Mother Baby Nurse 11 years and have 1 year of Womens Surgical Oncology. I am looking to move away from bedside nursing can you share what areas were you able to move to? I've seen some go to Endoscopy just trying to see why I'm having difficulty finding something new. Not having any luck with any of the insurance companies trying to work from home. ☹️ Thank you in advance.

Hello perhaps you should look at other ambulatory facilities or hospitals. Or are you also just tired of what you're doing? Endoscopy? I am a Mother Baby Nurse and was thinking about the OR but I don't want to deal with nasty doctors even though thank God the doctors I come across have been very nice to me. It's coming up to a year did you find your new position?

I would like to say the nice part is holding babies when everything is caught up with your patients but for me even this has become old. Mother Baby isn't and I would like to also leave after feeling stuck now going on 11 years. Having to provide care to both mom and baby...dealing with hypertension issues, hemorrhages, pain that isn't always explained that we try to manage while caring for 6-8 patients at a time and having your assignment removed so you can take on a new baby and family. Assisting with breastfeeding and the emotions of the mom when it isn't going as planned and at times where the dynamics between the mother and father has become physical. It wears on you. Pressure in making sure that C/S patient voids within 4 hours post surgery and having to be supportive because she is scared having to be cathed. Don't forget the baby becomes blue due to choking on the fluids or isn't transitioning as they should (managing heart rate, low temperatures or other issue that arise). Times when they just can't manage their glucose levels/temps and your expected to gel this baby multiple times and NiCU still tries to refuse admittance of said baby. In addition to the dangerous bilirubin levels and many moms who are dead set on breastfeeding that isn't going well...trying to educate that formula isn't permanent but would help to get baby to get out of the woods. It has been so discouraging to me because people forget that you learned an area what makes them think you can't learn and excel in something new... I just know in my heart for me...I need a change. I'm not sorry I'm an RN but trying to find something new has not happened so easily for me and I started out in Women's Surgical Oncology. A good thing is my demeanor has not changed thank God! I'm still recognized for providing excellent patient care....just would like to do it away from the bedside.

That is so good that your HR operates that way. It's been my experience that managers have gotten attitudes when you are looking to leave and it doesn't make sense. They don't appreciate you for being dedicated or how the patients are impressed and compliment the care provided but yet as soon as you are looking to leave it's the cold shoulder or worse you don't get the position that was desired.

This is why as a MBU nurse I will not be charge because of what you have listed above. As someone who calls out when truly sick I'm sorry that your peers are doing what they are doing. But as nurses we don't even get any mental health days. On my unit they have tried to see if a nurse would come in even if she isn't the type that abuses call outs which I don't agree with. Black listed because you didn't want to accept a position you didn't feel good about? I don't know how dedicated you are to the current hospital sounds like you need to start if not already begin looking for another job. You aren't appreciated there!

I am so tired as nurses we aren't expected to have personal lives or situations that may occur out of one's control. Especially if you're not known to be someone who hasn't shown herself to be reliable and has been present for work in the past . No one has ever asked why does other occupations offer mental health days but nursing does not. A job is just that but family I'm sorry for me is over my job. When someone dies what does that job do they post that available position and that person is a mere memory. I couldn't figure out why I kept running from being a nurse and since being one I see now what the hesitation was. Hospitals don't care about those who are the heart of the operation all they care about is having a warm body to ensure their cash continues. Someone to provide a service and for which they can charge and bill for. Unfortunately this seems to be the tone all over. Your mental health is important you have to look out for yourself as the job isn't going to do it for you.

Dear Spiker wrong not at all. They say they are grateful for help but how is this appreciation shown? By dumping their worst cases knowing it is many times more involved. I could understand one challenging case but all 3? That was poor.