Phoenix2541

Yes. I can see how you feel that you are right.

To the OP, I do get what you are going through as I have hearing aids. I got them in Nursing school, I am an older student, I was self conscious about wearing them and I did not always wear them. I find voices that resonate louder are easier to hear, consonants can sometimes be harder to hear, I do mouth read also, sometimes I can hear just fine. They cause my ear to sweat, squeal sometimes and I can hear background noise loud too. People did notice, in part b/c the hearing aids are not the same color as my ear. Wearing glasses has been more readily accepted because it has not been associated with a negative stigma, unless you have coke bottle glasses. I can still hear people refer to deaf persons as deaf and dumb. I'm thinking that it would give you pause to do what you know you need because of the negative judgment. Being very blunt and "matter of fact" is not considering that this person will probably come to the conclusion that she needs to wear them, I think she does not want to be judged, which happened in a major way. I welcome candid discussion, but being hyper critical and lambasting someone like a lot of people did, just seemed not to be the most helpful.

Yes.. it is curious, how management can get rid of you, because , well.. they don't have to say because really. Right to work state. I thought contracts protected their interests in the event of "flight" risk? I got canned once, left the other 1, and the 1st one was a CNA work that I did in the hospital and agency. The hospital CNA didn't want to take me on as a nurse.. "no preceptors avail". I was a good worker, so that wasn't the issue. It was demoralizing, but I kept moving. Thanks for the responses.

No, just regular old Med Surge.. The NM saw my experience.. and did not question, "what happened here". This is a smaller hospital with a patient population with lower acuity. Aren't there contracts to protect hospitals from losing out on their investments? I am still a fairly new nurse and have only that 1 hosp as my hosp experience. LTC seemed like a place to "park" so to speak. I am no spring chicken, but I am a newish nurse, I want to get some more skills.

I got a job offer, in a hospital no less. I haven't been in that environment in 1.5 yrs. The offer came after 1 interview with NM and I pretty much knew I sealed the deal. She called 2 days later and offered the job and said HR would call to discuss particulars and my salary. HR calls the next day and proceeds to interview me. "why did you leave here, what would you do, how do you handle, you do know you have to work some weekends".. This went on for a good little while, and I then got a sinking feeling and asked" is there some concern about my nursing background? No real answer, kind of evasive. At end of interview, I asked if the employment offer was still on table, she mumbled something hurriedly and got off the phone. I called NM to ask had something changed she said no. Ok, the next day the HR lady calls me at 5p to tell me that "we um.. are not going to um offer the job, um.. (you can try back in a couple of years when you have stable work history). Pfft!! she said, we like to ensure people we train stay on job.. I have worked in hosp for 9 mos, worked in LTC for 1 year and worked as PCT for 6 mos before that. I am trying to get back in hospital and don't want to go back to ANY of the environments that I was in, my choice professionally and personally. what I don't get, is how the HR rep makes that call and I was hired by NM?

I do like this advice. Strategy is very important when dealing with irrational situations.

It is a very unsettling feeling when you have to contend with the latent or covert racism of people who are comfortable clustered up in their provincial belief systems. I say clustered b/c I know it is often a corporate culture that will allow someone to make racist statements. No fear of reprisals is what keeps people comfortable. I am a biracial female (black/white) who is from up north and now lives in the south. I can't tell you how many times I have lived this scenario. I have been made to cry (because I was so stunned and blindsided, and I have politely & quickly ripped someone a new one (while smiling).. when the hand called for it. I see this pattern usually affects AA women in the workplace, AA men or men of color do not run into this crap often or at all. Respect is a must, there is no two ways about it, you lose out on the benefit of an honest working relationship when someone has to be on guard for fear of someone else's insecurities. Don't even think your own wont do it to you too.. Yes they will, especially if there is a cultural divide. Meditate on it, always take 5 before you speak and seek out what you know is true for you.

Hi all Had a nice interview with a NM that was more of a conversation than an interview. I really enjoy that, btw.. This is at a smaller hospital M/S unit and I have not been in the hospital for about 2 years, so I am really stoked someone called and got an interview right away. I sell myself, he really likes me and asks me if X orientation date works for me.. okay I am getting happy but very realistic b/c things can change. He calls me 2 days later offers the job, congrats see you on x date. AND says HR will contact you to discuss salary and particulars. HR calls and grills me.. and grills me and why this and why that.. (why leave job, why u become nurse, why do you want to work here) I answer with poise and politeness albeit a bit of curiosity and NOW doubt. I always think of this type of interview as preliminary before a NM and I had already been offered the position After 10 minutes, I ask "is there some concern with my nursing background" No, just asking and so forth. Rep says that she will be contacting me again same day later, to which I ask is this "still" an offer" or have things changes.. Rep is iffy, evasive, but says she will get back to me later I'm definitely feeling weird, so I call manager, he says nothing has changed and HR does that kind of interview. HR calls me about 3 hours later and leaves a msg that sorry for calling so late, but they could not reach my manager and will call me tomorrow. Im feeling kinda not so good about this and wondering what others think Tks

Congratulations to you.. it is the most ecstatic feeling that I can think of and you have now joined the RN ranks.. Do Good!

So, I got hired at a LTACH facility, as a weekend supervisor( 7-7) and the pay was good, I liked the idea of just the weekends and all seemed fuzzy and cozy on the surface. 3 weeks into the job, I realized: I get no report from any previous supervisor, b/c there is no 11-7 supervisor. So and so has fallen 3 times in the week, so and so is not eating any of their meals, so and so has a family member that is calling protective services all the dang time on the facility.. The computer system is fairly new to the staff and still in the "getting to know" stages of some of the employees. Some of the staff is brand new, and has stuff done for them during the week (admission, progress notes, calling doctors, etc.. so they can keep up. When said new staff nurses come on weekend, they don't know to do anything other than pass meds. The training was rather "loose" or absent as some folk don't/won't train you, I guess scared you may take their job.. The UAP' are getting into it with each other and at each others throats constantly. Drama from the residents/patients that is always ongoing,, and above all else I am expected to ensure that the employees are doing what they need to be doing on the computer (stuff that gets flagged for being undone ie skin checks, et al.), with the disclaimer that the previous supervisor, did not provide any oversight and was lax in his duty. I am now being blamed for the nursing staff not doing flagged alerts, not completing falling documentation properly, or not doing it appropriately. Staff has been here at least a year.. I am 3 weeks into the job people! I said, (in my head) ok.. thank you it has been lovely but this is a hot ball of flaming ish and I refuse to put my name on the title.. I sent a nicey little fax stating my concerns and the need for a meeting. Facility came back with "we will talk to you later, too busy to talk now" that was 3 days after fax. Effective immediately.. resign. Dueces!!(peace)

No, it is simply you as a nurse are as replaceable as used AA batteries. The caveat to it also is.. some nurses can fugg up majorly and get NO smack-down. Huh, that's interesting, so there is a definite game going on here. I was informed of that lil tid bit of info after speaking with some nurses after deed was done. Nursing has developed some wonderful skill sets within me, that were not as "developed" before. I have a lot more self-esteem, knowing that my value is not contingent upon what/how I deliver bottom line services to a profit driven industry who is spear-headed by persons with little to no understanding of the science of the nursing profession. I will not be summarily, chomped on, whipped upon, de-based, bamboozled by persons who are all part of zombie like culture where management (and some co-workers) walk around seemingly unthreatening and safe til they get to close to you and try to eat you.. Ha Ha. Nursing is such a joke these days, and I am a new nurse guys, grad 2012. I still love it, I still feel there is value, the business aspect is dreadful.

Didn't have to pay and got some malpractice insurance. I am not in love with Nursing at least here in this region. Too many ego trippers, ankle nippers and And provincial thinkers. I'm used to being able to have "relationships" with co-workers. I'm disillusioned with it all

Blessings and the strength from the creator to heal and lift you up. I enjoy your wisdom and input always.

Hello all, I am a novice nurse 1 yr in hosp, 1 yr in LTC, Here is another tale of a night in the life of a dispensable nurse I have been utilized as a night supervisor at a LTC (State run facility)by proxy because I am an RN and the actual supv went out on FMLA (she had a target on her back). I am not the only RN avail at times but the powers that be have not filled that spot and will use myself or another RN when needed. The kicker is they will call and ask me if I want to, and sometimes they won't I will just see my name on the board. I was being trained for said position, but the DON pulled the training and said she had reservations because "I had old med's on my cart" and some other nonsensical reason. I asked her (DON) why I could not do supv and that is what she told me. The real reason is, (stepped on some ones toes) So anyway, I will fill in as needed, but let it be known that I am not only RN and want to be asked. Proceed to last night, I come in find out that I am assuming supervisor spot because that is what DON needed me for, there is another nurse on my house and she did count and accepted assignment. The DON is the 2nd shift supv and Im waiting on her to give report to me. 15 min's in to the wait, she tells me to do a couple of things (flush IV, open front door for med delivery). She goes with me to front door, she explains to me what needs to be done, ( I have never done this before), she has me sign off on meds and the delivery guy takes them to the med room. I ask her what do I do, she explained, she and I are both in room, and we both leave room together. Never did she tell me I needed to do anything else 2nd part to this is.. I have a pending statement about an incident(verbal escalation between myself and another nurse, while I was helping out again as a nurse supv) this is being investigated by her, but she and I are discussing it, in supervisors office in front of other RN (who does role majority of time) The DON is discussing my situation with me and I get vibe that I am about to be thrown under and proceed to tell her that I don't feel I have her support, (I have gone to her 1x before with complaint against morning staff and got dismissed), I help out when needed, always there.. blah.. There is a climate of intimidation, hostility and it is corporate culture, and I don't see why she needs me tonight you have A. usual RN, another RN on floor, you don't need me and I said I was going home. Today administrator tells me, I left without authorization, and the DON told her I left the meds unattended to. I have never done anything like receive a med delivery and I asked her what to do, the administrator asked her if she told me what to do, DON says "I didn't think I needed to tell her". So, now my status is, she will have to call corporate, to see what to do with me. Of course, I am ******, but I'm still learning this nursing biz. Should I resign before they fire me?

I know I am replying very late, but to answer your question, the patient told 1 of the dr's about it, the dr ran it by by the charge nurse, who did in fact play it down by saying "don't do that again". The patient told her mother and that got to the NM. The patient let me know she ratted me out and said"no hard feelings she just had to clear the air". This person was a "known" problem on the the floor and the hosp was handling her with kid gloves