trinigrl78

I am usually a comment reader but I had to respond and know I'll get attacked for this. This is a perspective from someone who actually experiences racism and micro aggressions at work. Unless you're part of a group that's treated differently at work and in society as a whole. how are you qualified to know what you being done is not biased? Micro aggression are also forms of bias Many days I've had where people called me "colored" or other derogatory terms , asked if I'm the nurses aide when my badge says RN and uniform is the same as the other nurses, had help withheld when needed the most, assume English is not my first language, assume you can lift heavy objects without help because "you guys are stronger”; have colleagues touch my hair without permission then say I'm sensitive when I object or assume I don't wash it. Can you imagine working your *** off and ppl assume you "Didn't Earn It" when you're the most educated and most experienced? Nurses deal with this issue very thing every day. the burden of proof you take on when you accuse someone of racism is profound....its not a card to pull out to get ahead.....……it jeopardizes ones credibility, causes trauma if dismissed even when it's true. Imagine explaining an injury just to have someone who can help say it doesn't exist. Just because your intention isn't hurtful doesn't mean the impact of your actions won't be hurtful. racism exists research shows people die in hospitals because of it and it hasn't improved for the last 50 yrs. All in all when someone accuses you of something ask for clarification, examples and be open to discuss why they feel how they feel.

Yes just as mrs bot says most schools allow you to make it up and many for a cost my school charges $400. Just look at it as a lesson well learned and an investment in your future. Again no one is perfect don't beat yourself up on something you can't change. Move forward you still have a few weeks left at clincal to make an impression.

I've had dread locks for 8 yrs and been a nurse for 6 of them. I have gotten 99% of the jobs I have interviews for. I was one of the first persons in my graduating class to pass boards and land a job 3 months before graduation. My hair is now in past the middle of my back and I love it. My challenges are that random people want to touch it or assume I don't wash or care for it or that because I am of an Afro Caribbean descent with an accent that I'm Jamaican or smoked weed at some point. If I do interview I pin my locs to the back of my head in a tight bun helping the interviewer not to be distracted by my hair. Some of the changes we are looking for will not happen in our lifetime. Ignorance and intolerance is a thing that is socialized from a young age. I promise you. If you are a qualified candidate who is a great fit for the floor you'll get the job. The challenge is practicing in an environment where you are the minority and your peers lack cultural competence. Knowing when to be angry or passionate about such sensitive issues is another story. Play up why you are a good fit;demonstrate your leadership and clinical experiences to the interviewer. If the job is meant to be yours you shall have it.

Yeah that's a bad idea. I know of someone who proved the manager was showing some preferential treatment because of fb. Her lawyer was able to prove there was an inappropriate relationship of blurred professional lines. There was no hanky panty .....I think, but it showed the manager's inconsistency of treating one staff nurse one way and other nurses differently.

If you missed/forgot to show up at clinical you are required to make it up. Most importantly speak with your instructor and course Chair for guidance. If you are a conscientious student with no former infractions you should be ok. No one is perfect we all make mistakes. Handling this like a professional is what will define you.

Lovinme I'm am sorry you are having such a hard time but you are not the only one that those comments or stereotypes have been leveled against. Unfortunately even if you move to another position you may still find ignorance. Most times the individual making those comments don't even know they are being offensive. I too have been passed over a promotion for being "too strong" yet another colleague is considered assertive. The changes we all are looking for will not happen in our life time keep your head and practice nursing with integrity. Many time we have to adjust who we are without losing our sense of self so that we can make others feel comfortable and dispel their trained/socialized from birth notions that we are not what's portrayed on television. If management has a no tolerance policy this will stop. It really starts from the top down. All the best.

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I think you should let your work speak for it self. Be the best nurse you can be to show your manager that frivolous gossip does not define who you are.

@Canoehead. I completely understand your point, but as you mentioned I am not pushing any changes. I just feel useless at the moment even though I graduated from school it's been hard finding ways to support my manager. Thanks for your comments.

I just finished a MSN specializing in leadership and management. My plans were to continue to build on my fours years of practice as a staff nurse before moving on. My hopes were to use what I learned in school to help motivate my peers. Now if I move I'll have to answer, why did you leave? And what have you done since you left school? Thank you for your insight.

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A colleague whom I have had several problems with in the past volunteer to assist on a project. We spoke in detail about the logo this if the project, role out, publicity, implementation, staff involvement and most I all administration permission. A meeting was set up to discuss the plans with the director of development on Oct 9th to ensure our project was in alignment with hospital compliance. My colleague and another nurse decided to place flyers all over the unit with information and details about the project while neglecting to communicate with me before the confirmed meeting. I requested an explanation on why I was not told about the flyers even though there was a collective decision previously to not reveal any information before we had permission to share with the rest of staff. Needless to say I was at work when the flyers were posted and neither colleague bothered to let me know. I let my manager know who informed me that the girls were now scared of me because I confronted them. I worked tirelessly on a written proposal for presentation only to be told by one of them the meeting was cancelled with the director of development. Ten minutes before I called the directors office to find out if the meeting was indeed cancelled. I was informed by her assistant that the meeting was never cancelled and will be expecting me. In a rush I had someone cover my patients and conducted the 20 minute presentation. Unfortunately I was informed a few days later that the hospital was not interested in working with us on the project due to a full roster of events this fall I was called into my manager's office she stated saying she was sorry that the project was cancelled but was now I have been given the reputation a bully and also informed it would best to save face and never discuss the matter again. The colleague I have the issue with is also friends with on face book with manager. Is requesting an explanation equate to bullying? I'm devastated but the label. Thoughts? Comments? Suggestions?

I work there as a per diem nurse. I've never has any issues with the surroundings. Working there will give you an opportunity to network with professionals. I hear the benefits are great too. The bottom line is that Nursing culture at Presby exemplifies shared governance. If selected you will have an opportunity to be involved in nurse driven evidence based research and be in a supportive environment that cherishes life work balance and not to mention diversity. Also the trauma program is coming in 2015 now is a great time to be there. They are also generous with tuition reimbursement. Good luck maybe I may see you around.

Hello I will be starting my practicum soon and wondered how the experience was for anyone who went through it. How did you go about choosing your project etc? Trini