Taramariah

In the end I had conformation that this was a lateral violence issue and worse, issues escalated. I did keep my cool, managed to stick up for myself and found a new position in the system. I was hired for a job with a manager that chose to give me a chance based on my interview despite the internal reference from my past manager. Lateral violence causes problems, serious issues with communication and patient care issues. It is never okay but never punished, nor reported so continues to exhist. As a rule though, I don't say things concerning people or situations that I would not expect to get back to them. It is a hard job market out for everyone. I am fortunate at this time to have a job that I love, that I can grow in and learn from. As for my past manager, I hope that she learned something from this situation. Thanks for all the support from everyone.

I feel that I am the victim of lateral violence from my nurse manager. I feel that this stems from the fact that I was pregnant when I was hired and chose not to tell her. She has told a friend of mine who is also a nurse manager that I have pink flags of concern concerning employment. She has told a coworker of mine that I am a trouble maker for informing a patient of his rights by law!. After she said these things I asked her if there were any areas that I needed to improve upon. She said "I would really have to think about it, I can't think of any right now." in addition I have gone in several interviews for positions that I really wanted, had been in communication great communication from area managers now suddenly nothing. I work in a small university system. Am I crazy, is this lateral violence?