Wounderful

I know this post is old, I'm curious if you could send me the list also ?

HI, I have not recieved any reviews as of yet. Although, I must say, the attitude is soooooooo much better. For instance I have been told by several coworkers that mgmnt. really likes having me on the re-hab wing, even my Don has commented on how she does not have to worry when she knows I am working that hall. Our re-hab wing is very fast paced when someone goes bad, it is really bad, really quick. Perhaps my attitude has also improved, I truely do not need constant pats on the back. Having upper mgmnt. request that I be on this hall really tells me alot. This hall is a really big selling point for corporate, so I know I am appreciated there. I love working this wing and it is reflected in the pts. I have asked jokingly to my Don when she calls me into her office "are ya taking me in to be fired yet" her response is "not on your life". So, I still love my job, I love what I do and who I work with. Thank you for the reply.

I can't believe no one has replied to this since July... I find that interesting.

I am sorry if my reply sounded as if I am only there for a pay check, that was not my intention at all. The pay check is nice, but not the only reason I am there. I truely love my job. I feel that if my superiors cannot say "Thank you" for jobs well done, then I most deffinetly will say it to thos I work beside, because I am greatfull. Negative actions do not have to roll down hill. JMO

I agree with "self," I too am "Thanked" on payday, it's just that two simple words would be very nice to hear. I always make a point to say it to my aides at the end of our shift, also I point out to them the things they have done, that are really special. I can't change the world, just myself, So I pass on to them some words of kindness, at least they leave work with a smile. The old saying "the buck stops here" for me it's "the buck starts here".

Thank you to those who replied, I would like to say that I am not looking for high praises from my Don, just trying to understand the ways.(if that makes sense) Where I work, it seems that (just my opionion here) when you think you are doing a great job, go home feeling that you have done your best, you are reprimanded for not doing enough. If you handle situations, with all involved, happy with the outcome, you are reprimanded for not handleing the situation correctly. Where I am, if another co worker blatently lies about you to get ahead, you are tried, convicted and hanged, before you're ever asked what happened. Here, some nurses can do no wrong, such as, circleing another nurses (and shifts) meds in the Mar, because they knew it was not given, when infact they were mistaken. I know what you might be thinking at this point, that if it is so bad then leave, well you are right, and it is my choice to stay. I stay because I love my job, my pts, the closeness of home to work, and believe it or not, with each situation I observe, I learn. Not only do I learn what not to do, I also learn how I do not want to be. And when all is said and done at the end of my shift, I truely do sleep well at night, knowing that for at least eight hours that day, the pts. had been given 200% and above. So, I go back into work, with my positive attitude, my big smiles and hugs, my internal batteries fully charged, ready to face what may come at me that day, eagerly anticipate what new thing I may learn, and do it all over again. Perhaps, of all those who read the post, but did not reply, somewhere deep down inside, recognise a little of themselves. Perhaps maybe a few might just stop once in a while and say "Thank you." simple words, but what an impact they have.

Could someone please explain to me why a Don would not recognise a good nurse, not even acknowledge that this person exists. I have been at my facility for several years now, I have never ditched my responsibilities when I have made mistakes, never blamed anyone else or denied when a mistake happens. I have always gotten along with co-workers, will help out Cna's when needed, always teach when I can. Go in early to help, stay late to finish, when needed. I have residents who have written letters of compliment (also families) never to have been told about this by my Don. Recently, I have in the past, helped with some students from our local college, the instructor called to compliment about me, never heard a word about it till I saw the instructor. I have never even had an evaluation done. I like and respect my Don, I find the cross she carries a very large and demanding one, but we are still people, and a little recognition of some sort really does go a long way. Any advise? Thank you.

Give me strength

Hi- I too am using Rue. I failed my first test, it was sociology, but the way I look at it is- In 4 months I took a class that I knew nothing about and taught myself enough to make a 48. A 50 is passing, I will study harder and re-test. I am currently studying Psych. Good luck to us all, I'm sure we can do it.

And where are you located? Have you had the crud that is going around? you are looking a little on the ill side to me, any fever? you might have to call in sick...at least 3 days...let us know.

o.k. I gotta ask--- Anyone else thinking of Phil Collins, you know the song "When I'm feeling ___, all I gotta do is take a look at you."

Well, Oprah's Dr. Oz said his internal organs are also turned blue. The Doc said even his brain was now blue too.

You know, funny you should ask. I myself have had the "sortavirus" for about two months now. It is not as bad now as it was tho, fever of 103.2, nonproductive cough at first, felling like two semi's had run me over forwards and backwards, and so tired all the time. Stomach and head felt like they were in the same place, which was not a good place either. Now I have a loose cough and not as tired but feel like I had something bad, just don't know what it was. And of course I could not miss work, God forbid. Bad enough my patients would tell me to lay down in the empty bed in their room and let "some one else take care of you this time" all in all feeling better, finally get to go to the Dr. tomorrow.

I am in the Tawas area and some of the nursing homes offer classes, check with the one's in your area and see, you might be lucky. Good luck

Hi- where are you in Mich? I am also in michigan, I would suggest checking the nursing homes, they may offer the class. Kirtland community college offers the class also. Theresa